West Homer Elementary School

995 Soundview Ave Ste 1
Homer, AK 99603

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Top 50%

Tel: (907) 235-5750

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West Homer Elementary School serves 170 students in grades 3-6.

West Homer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AK
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Homer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:

School Overview

West Homer Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 33% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2012

Grades Offered

Grades 3-6
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

170 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

West Homer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of West Homer Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AK)

Overall Testing Rank

#134 out of 443 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

44%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

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American Indian

22%

Asian

Hispanic

Black

n/a

White

78%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

11%

13%

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All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

47%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Homer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

16%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Homer Elementary School's ranking?

West Homer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).

How many students attend West Homer Elementary School?

170 students attend West Homer Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of West Homer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of West Homer Elementary School?

West Homer Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 13:1.

What grades does West Homer Elementary School offer ?

West Homer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is West Homer Elementary School part of?

West Homer Elementary School is part of Kenai Peninsula Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 170 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education