Homer Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 698-2377
Homer Elementary School serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Homer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Homer Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 208 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Homer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Homer Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #309 out of 913 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 51% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | 18% | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 3% |
Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
Black | 1% | 7% |
White | 73% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Homer Community Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Homer Elementary School is Homer High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Winnebago Elementary School (5.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Homer High School Grades: 7-12 | 174 students
0.0 miles
212 S 3rd
Homer, NE 68030
(402) 698-2377 0.0 7-12 174 - Winnebago Winnebago Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 428 students
5.7 miles
202 Osbourne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224 5.7 PK-8 428 - Winnebago Winnebago High School Grades: 9-12 | 181 students
5.7 miles
202 Osbourne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224 5.7 9-12 181 - Dakota City Dakota City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 193 students
7.6 miles
1801 Locust St
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402) 987-3363 7.6 PK-5 193 - Sergeant Bluff Sergeant Bluff-luton Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 379 students
8.1 miles
201 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-5563 8.1 3-5 379
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