Homan Elementary School

210 E Joliet
Schererville, IN 46375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Homan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Homan Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
503 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Homan Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homan Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#275 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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65%
36%
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51%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
24%
14%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
59%
65%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Homan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Homan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homan Elementary School's ranking?
Homan Elementary School is ranked #275 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Homan Elementary School often compared to?
Homan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peifer Elementary School, James H Watson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Homan Elementary School?
503 students attend Homan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Homan Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homan Elementary School?
Homan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homan Elementary School offer ?
Homan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Homan Elementary School part of?
Homan Elementary School is part of Lake Central School Corporation School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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