- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homer, NY
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361464003477
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Homer, NY.
School address
District: Homer Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361464003477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Homer Junior High School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 361464003477 · Homer, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 8.3:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer Senior High School (558 students)
Homer Junior High School shrank from 410 students in 2022-23 to 388 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Homer Junior High 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
- Homer Elementa
Homer Elementary School
430 students
- This school
Homer Junior High School
397 students
What this shows Homer Junior High School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Junior High School compares
Homer Junior High 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 26% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Homer Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Junior High School
How many students attend Homer Junior High School?
Homer Junior High School has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homer, NY. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Junior High School is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 Junior High School?
41.5% of students at Homer Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Junior High School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Homer, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Junior High School?
Homer Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does Homer Junior High School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School, Homer Central School District also operates Homer Senior High School (558 students), Homer Intermediate School (443 students), and Homer Elementary School (430 students). See the Homer Central School District district page for the complete list.