West Homer Elementary

www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/

216 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

West Homer Elementary School, located in the scenic coastal community of Homer, Alaska, is a prominent institution within the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the unique cultural and environmental context of the Kenai Peninsula. Its location, perched overlooking Kachemak Bay, provides students with a distinct educational atmosphere that often incorporates the natural beauty and outdoor opportunities of the Alaskan landscape into its community spirit.

As part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District (KPBSD), West Homer Elementary adheres to the district’s comprehensive educational standards, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and personal development. The school is known for its strong community involvement and dedicated staff who strive to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment. By leveraging resources from the district’s central administration, the school offers various programs designed to meet the evolving needs of its students, preparing them for success in their middle school years and beyond.

216

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Homer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	8
Asian	1
Two or More	30
American Indian	13

White
164 (75.9 %)
Two or More
30 (13.9 %)
American Indian
13 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
Phone:	(907)226-1200
Website:	http://www.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 68