West Homer Elementary School
Tel:
(907)235-5750
- West Homer Elementary School serves 255 students in grades 3-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53%.
School Overview
- West Homer Elementary School's student population of 255 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2012) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 255 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Homer Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Homer Elementary School is 0.33, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AK) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 23% |
| Asian | 2% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 3% |
| White | 81% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 11% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenai Peninsula Borough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Homer Elementary School is Homer High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Homer Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fireweed Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homer Fireweed Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 105 students
0.0 miles
995 Soundview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-9728 0.0 K-6 105 - Homer Homer Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 201 students
0.4 miles
500 Sterling Hwy
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5700 0.4 7-8 201 - Homer Homer High School Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
1.4 miles
600 E Fairview Ave
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-4600 1.4 9-12 383 - Homer Homer Flex School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 36 students
1.6 miles
4122 Ben Walters Lane
Homer, AK 99603
(907)235-5558 1.6 9-12 36 - Homer Paul Banks Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 227 students
2.3 miles
1340 East End Road
Homer, AK 99603
(907)226-1801 2.3 PK-2 227
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