HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.homercentral.org

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Homer Elementary School, located on Park Place in Homer, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Homer Central School District. As a primary educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the surrounding community. It emphasizes foundational academic development while aiming to cultivate social-emotional growth, encouraging students to reach their full potential within a structured and inclusive setting.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Homer Central School District, which prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the community. By utilizing resources provided by the district, Homer Elementary offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors. Those interested in specific programming, administrative updates, or district-wide initiatives can find further information on the official district website at [homercentral.org](http://www.homercentral.org).

491

Total Students

42.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	442
Hispanic	28
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	5

White
442 (90.0 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.7 %)
Two or More
13 (2.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)749-1250
Website:	http://www.homercentral.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 90

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 156

Grade 2 129

Ungraded 1