Enrollment
245
Elementary
DISTRICT 225 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 317200001082
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
212 S 3RD, HOMER, NE 68030 · (402) 698-2377 · Dakota County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL245 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
47%
114 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 28 | 11% |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 36 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 25 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 27 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 31 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 41 | 17% |
| Grade 6 | 33 | 13% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL→HOMER HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
60.2%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
68.3%
NE avg 60.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 60 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Nebraska schools, those numbers are about 58 and 61.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
61.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
60.1%
based on NE schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 61% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 60% typical for Nebraska schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Nebraska's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Dakota County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 61.2% | #206 of 311 | #2 of 6 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.3% | #161 of 398 | #2 of 6 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 60.2% | #217 of 438 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 245 | #336 of 587 | #6 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #51 of 379 | #4 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.7% | #251 of 379 | #6 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 46.5% | #107 of 359 | #6 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +17.8% | #36 of 135 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
245
+4 (+2%) vs 2020
+18% since 1990-91, when it was 207
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 245 | 20.7 | 11.8:1 | 47% (114) |
| 2023-24 | 253 | 18.7 | 13.5:1 | 46% (117) |
| 2022-23 | 237 | 19.8 | 12.0:1 | 42% (99) |
| 2020-21 | 241 | 20 | 12.1:1 | 47% (113) |
| 2017-18 | 208 | 17.8 | 11.7:1 | 42% (88) |
| 2015-16 | 221 | 18 | 12.3:1 | 47% (103) |
| 2010-11 | 205 | 15 | 13.7:1 | 35% (72) |
| 2000-01 | 201 | 12 | 16.8:1 | 23% (46) |
| 1990-91 | 207 | 11 | 18.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
About HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
In HOMER, Nebraska, HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a medium-sized elementary school. Enrollment is 245 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 6.
A total of 2 schools make up HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, with 450 students enrolled.
By race and ethnicity, HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is 78% White. Other reported shares: 12% Native American, 5% Hispanic, and 2% multiracial. That compares with about 45% White among all Dakota County residents. The chance that two students picked at random at HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 37%.
Dividing enrollment by its 20.7 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 11.8:1. Among elementary schools in Nebraska, the typical ratio is 21.0:1. Eligible students account for 47% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That rate is below the 65% average among public schools in Dakota County.
Compared with Nebraska schools that have similar shares of low-income students, HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's results are 1.1 points above predicted: 61.2% against 60.1%.
Among Dakota County residents, median household income is about $70,329, roughly 15% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Federal data list 11 public schools in Dakota County, with a combined enrollment of about 4,437.
HOMER HIGH SCHOOL is the closest public school, less than a tenth of a mile away in a straight line. There are at least 8 more public schools inside ten miles. HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL places 6th of 6 on proficiency among the closest schools that report scores.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 241 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 245.
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Dakota County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
21,354
Census ACS
Median income
$70,329
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
4,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- HOMER HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 205
- WINNEBAGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL5.7 mi · 438
- WINNEBAGO HIGH SCHOOL5.7 mi · 187
- DAKOTA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL7.8 mi · 246
- Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School8.8 mi · 349
- Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School8.9 mi · 383
Frequently asked questions
About HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHow many students attend HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 245 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 11.8:1 students per teacher at HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
What is the racial breakdown of students at HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
At HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 78% White, 5% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
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