Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Homer Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Homer Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Homer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 1680 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
39%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
36%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer Elementary School's ranking?
Homer Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Homer Elementary School often compared to?
Homer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Ec Center, Latta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Homer Elementary School?
460 students attend Homer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Homer Elementary School students are American Indian, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homer Elementary School offer ?
Homer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer Elementary School part of?
Homer Elementary School is part of Byng School District.
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