Enrollment
232
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, LA
Homer Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220045000312
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Junior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Homer, LA.
School address
District: Claiborne Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220045000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homer Junior High School compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homer Junior High School
Homer Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Homer, Louisiana, enrolling 232 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Louisiana schools and 26% above the 16.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 92.1% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 232 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Louisiana schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Homer Elementary School (339 students) and Haynesville Elementary School (304 students) alongside Homer Junior High 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 Junior High School compares
Homer Junior High 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 47% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$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
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 86.6%
White 7.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Homer Junior High 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 Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haynesville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summerfield High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Haynesville Jr./Sr. High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homer High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~232 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Homer Junior High School
How many students attend Homer Junior High School?
Homer Junior High School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Junior High School is 21.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer Junior High School?
92.1% of students at Homer Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Junior High School is African American at 86.6% of enrollment, in Homer, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Junior High School?
Homer Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Junior High School ranks #3 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 Junior High School a good school?
Homer Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Junior High School, Claiborne Parish also operates Homer Elementary School (339 students), Haynesville Elementary School (304 students), and Summerfield High School (258 students). See the Claiborne Parish district page for the complete list.
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