West Homer Elementary School
West Homer Elementary School serves 255 students in grades 3-6.
West Homer Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 39%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Top Rankings
West Homer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
West Homer Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Homer Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 461 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of West Homer Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
23%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
Two or more races
10%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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