Serving 502 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 58% (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 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: HOMER ES's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ada, OK, encompassing approximately 117.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.4 miles away.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Homer Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Homer Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 1652 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
46%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #24 out of 1,652 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, Roff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% 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?
502 students attend Homer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Homer Elementary School students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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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