HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS school district, located in HOMER, NE with about 208 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the village of Homer, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Homer Community School District, the elementary program is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development in a small-town setting. The school typically focuses on providing a supportive environment where students can build core competencies in reading, mathematics, and science, while also emphasizing character development and community involvement.

Because of its location in a rural district, the school often benefits from smaller class sizes, allowing for more individualized attention from teaching staff. The institution plays a central role in the social and academic life of the Homer area, coordinating with the broader school district to prepare students for the transition to middle and high school levels. Overall, Homer Elementary strives to provide a stable, traditional learning experience that reflects the values and needs of its local Nebraska families.

For more information, contact HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 698-2377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

212 S 3RD
HOMER, NE 68030-0340
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HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOMER, NE with about 208 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
208
Teachers:
17.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 208 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.

White
73.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
17.8%
Hispanic/Latino
4.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Asian
1.0%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
55.3%
Male
44.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.