- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, MI
Homer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261854005540
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Middle School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Homer, MI.
School address
District: Homer Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261854005540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Homer Middle School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 261854005540 · Homer, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
268 enr · 14.9:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lillian Fletcher Elem School (319 students)
Homer Middle School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Homer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lillian Fletch
Lillian Fletcher Elem School
319 students
- This school
Homer Middle School
268 students
- Homer Communit
Homer Community High School
247 students
What this shows Homer Middle School reports 268 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 31% in Michigan - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$14,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
17
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Homer Middle School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Homer Community School District reports $14,749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Fletcher Elem School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homer Community High School | Similar size | 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
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~268 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Middle School
How many students attend Homer Middle School?
Homer Middle School has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, MI. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Middle School?
50.4% of students at Homer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Middle School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Homer, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Middle School?
Homer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Homer, MI. 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 Community School District?
Besides Homer Middle School, Homer Community School District also operates Lillian Fletcher Elem School (319 students) and Homer Community High School (247 students). See the Homer Community School District district page for the complete list.