- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homer, AK
Homer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020039000543
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Middle School has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Homer, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Homer Middle School held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 020039000543 · Homer, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 15.8:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
Homer Middle School held near 184 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Homer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connections
Connections
1,188 students
- Soldotna High
Soldotna High School
695 students
- Kenai Central
Kenai Central High School
525 students
- Mt. View Eleme 449
Mt. View Elementary
449 students
- Kenai Middle S 408
Kenai Middle School
408 students
- This school 205
Homer Middle School
205 students
What this shows Homer Middle School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Middle School compares
Homer Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 57% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Alaska average of 61.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Alaska - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.7%
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
$19,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Two or More 14.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Homer Middle School is about as mixed as the Alaska school average of 43.0.
Programs
District finance for Kenai Peninsula Borough School District reports $19,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connections | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soldotna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt. View Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Middle School
How many students attend Homer Middle School?
Homer Middle School has 205 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homer, AK. CCD year-over-year: 178 (2022-23) → 184 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homer Middle School?
26.4% of students at Homer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Homer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Middle School?
Homer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Homer, AK. 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.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides Homer Middle School, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District also operates Connections (1,188 students), Soldotna High School (695 students), and Kenai Central High School (525 students). See the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district page for the complete list.