- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homer, NY
Homer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361464001214
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Homer, NY.
School address
District: Homer Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361464001214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Homer Elementary School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 361464001214 · Homer, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 10.2:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer Senior High School (558 students)
Homer Elementary School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Homer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homer Senior H
Homer Senior High School
558 students
- Homer Intermed
Homer Intermediate School
443 students
- This school
Homer Elementary School
430 students
- Homer Junior H
Homer Junior High School
397 students
What this shows Homer Elementary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Elementary School compares
Homer Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Homer Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Homer Central School District reports $23,055 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 Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homer Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Elementary School
How many students attend Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homer, NY. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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?
34.8% of students at Homer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Homer, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 #4 of 4 public schools in Homer, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Homer Central School District?
Besides Homer Elementary School, Homer Central School District also operates Homer Senior High School (558 students), Homer Intermediate School (443 students), and Homer Junior High School (397 students). See the Homer Central School District district page for the complete list.