Homer Elementary School serves 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homer Elementary School's student population of 491 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Homer Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
90%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Homer Elementary School often compared to?
Homer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dryden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Homer Elementary School?
491 students attend Homer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Homer Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Homer Elementary School offer ?
Homer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer Elementary School part of?
Homer Elementary School is part of Homer Central School District.
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