HOMER-CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Homer-Center El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Homer-Center SD school district, located in Homer City, PA with about 437 students offering grade levels from 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 30 teachers, Homer-Center El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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-Center Elementary School, located in Homer City, Pennsylvania, serves as a central pillar of the Homer-Center School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional development. As part of a smaller school district, Homer-Center Elementary is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere that encourages active participation from students, teachers, and parents alike.

The school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing the "Wildcat" spirit, the school promotes a sense of pride and belonging, aiming to cultivate responsible and engaged citizens. Families interested in learning more about their current programs, academic calendar, or district news can visit their official website at [http://www.homercenter.org](http://www.homercenter.org).

For more information, contact Homer-Center El Sch at (724) 479-9077 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

45 Wildcat Ln
Homer City, PA 15748-1602
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HOMER-CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Homer City, PA with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Homer-Center SD
Total Students:
437
Teachers:
30.85
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
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 437 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HOMER-CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
94.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.