Homer Elementary School
Tel:
(402)698-2377
- Homer Elementary School serves 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 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 2016-17 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%.
School Overview
- Homer Elementary School's student population of 219 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 219 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Homer Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Homer Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | #358 out of 918 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 69% |
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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 | 20% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 73% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Homer Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Homer Elementary School is Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School (8.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Winnebago Elementary School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Winnebago Elementary School (5.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Winnebago Winnebago Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 426 students
5.7 miles
202 Osbourne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402)878-2224 5.7 PK-8 426 - Dakota City Dakota City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 194 students
7.6 miles
1801 Locust St
Dakota City, NE 68731
(402)987-3363 7.6 PK-5 194 - Sergeant Bluff Sergeant Bluff-luton Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 381 students
8.1 miles
201 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712)943-5563 8.1 3-5 381 - Sergeant Bluff Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 384 students
8.1 miles
208 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712)943-4235 8.1 6-8 384 - Sergeant Bluff Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 482 students
8.5 miles
708 Warrior Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712)943-5561 8.5 9-12 482
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