Enrollment
339
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homer, LA
Homer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220045000310
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homer, LA.
School address
District: Claiborne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220045000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.9%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homer Elementary School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homer Elementary School
Homer Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Homer, Louisiana, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.9% of students qualify for free meals, 49% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Claiborne Parish also operates Haynesville Elementary School (304 students) and Summerfield High School (258 students) alongside Homer Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Homer Elementary School compares
Homer Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 49% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,633
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 85.8%
White 9.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Homer Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Claiborne Parish, which includes Homer Elementary School.
$15,633
Per student
-5%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 44.7%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Homer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haynesville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summerfield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homer High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Homer Elementary School
How many students attend Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homer, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer Elementary School?
92.9% of students at Homer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Elementary School is African American at 85.8% of enrollment, in Homer, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homer Elementary School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Homer, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Homer on the city page.
Is Homer Elementary School a good school?
Homer Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Claiborne Parish?
Besides Homer Elementary School, Claiborne Parish also operates Haynesville Elementary School (304 students), Summerfield High School (258 students), and Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School (246 students). See the Claiborne Parish district page for the complete list.
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