Homestead Elementary School vs. Eagle River Elementary School
Should you attend Homestead Elementary School or Eagle River Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Homestead Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Serving 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eagle River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
255 students
266 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#140 out of 441 schools in AK
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
17
Kindergarten Students
32
36
Grade 1 Students
35
49
Grade 2 Students
40
42
Grade 3 Students
47
46
Grade 4 Students
49
39
Grade 5 Students
51
37
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
9%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
71%
54%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
9%
16%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%