Enrollment
443
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homer Intermediate School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homer Intermediate School
Homer Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Homer, New York, enrolling 443 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 443 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 941 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #102.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Homer Central School District also operates Homer Senior High School (558 students) and Homer Elementary School (430 students) alongside Homer Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Homer Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,705
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homer Central School District, which includes Homer Intermediate School.
$21,705
Per student
-18%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 51.4%
Federal 16.8%
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 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
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~443 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Homer on the city page.
Is Homer Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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