- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homer, NE
Homer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317200001082
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Homer Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Homer Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317200001082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Homer Elementary School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 317200001082 · Homer, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 12.9:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer High School (205 students)
Homer Elementary School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Homer Elementary School compares
Homer Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Homer Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Homer Community Schools reports $15,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Elementary School
How many students attend Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homer, NE. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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?
34.6% of students at Homer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Elementary School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Homer, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Homer Community Schools?
Besides Homer Elementary School, Homer Community Schools also operates Homer High School (205 students). See the Homer Community Schools district page for the complete list.