- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, NY
Homer Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361464001215
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Intermediate School earns 51/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Intermediate School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Homer, NY.
School address
District: Homer Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361464001215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Homer Intermediate School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 361464001215 · Homer, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 12.3:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer Senior High School (558 students)
Homer Intermediate School grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Homer Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homer Senior H
Homer Senior High School
558 students
- This school
Homer Intermediate School
443 students
- Homer Elementa
Homer Elementary School
430 students
- Homer Junior H
Homer Junior High School
397 students
What this shows Homer Intermediate School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Intermediate School compares
Homer Intermediate School is a growing 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 29% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in New York - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$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
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Homer Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homer Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Intermediate School
How many students attend Homer Intermediate School?
Homer Intermediate School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, NY. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Intermediate School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer Intermediate School?
39.8% of students at Homer Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Intermediate School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Homer, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Intermediate School?
Homer Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Intermediate School ranks #1 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 Intermediate School, Homer Central School District also operates Homer Senior High School (558 students), Homer Elementary School (430 students), and Homer Junior High School (397 students). See the Homer Central School District district page for the complete list.