Homer Elementary School

624 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Homer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

Homer Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Homer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1060 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Homer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Homer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Homer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
84%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Homer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Homer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Homer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Homer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Homer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Homer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homer Elementary School's ranking?
Homer Elementary School is ranked #1060 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Homer Elementary School?
380 students attend Homer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Homer Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homer Elementary School offer ?
Homer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Homer Elementary School part of?
Homer Elementary School is part of Claiborne Parish School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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