- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 74.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer, AK
West Homer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Homer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 020039000299
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Homer Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alaska median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Homer Elementary has class sizes near the Alaska median. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Homer Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Homer, AK.
School address
District: Kenai Peninsula Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020039000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Homer Elementary held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 020039000299 · Homer, AK Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 12.4:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Connections (1,188 students)
West Homer Elementary held near 209 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
West Homer Elementary 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 211
West Homer Elementary
211 students
What this shows West Homer Elementary reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Homer Elementary compares
West Homer Elementary 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 54% | 61.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 35% in Alaska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.9%
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
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Two or More 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, West Homer Elementary is less mixed than 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 West Homer Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kenai Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Homer Elementary'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
Similar elementary schools in Homer
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Homer Elementary
How many students attend West Homer Elementary?
West Homer Elementary has 211 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer, AK. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Homer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Homer Elementary is 12.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 21% 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 West Homer Elementary?
28.2% of students at West Homer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alaska average of 61.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Homer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Homer Elementary is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Homer, AK.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Homer Elementary?
West Homer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 West Homer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, West Homer Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Homer on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District?
Besides West Homer Elementary, 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.