Average
#1901 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 40% in state
Based on limited data
Homer Elementary School
Elementary School · Homer Central School District · Homer, NY
A Homer Central School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
PO BOX 500, Homer, NY 13077
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average461/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,111
Median home value
$168,800
Median rent
$1,133/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 13077; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Franklyn S Barry Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–2 | 3.4 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Homer Central School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,588NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homer Elementary School is listed in HOMER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer Elementary School
Homer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Homer, NY, part of Homer Central School District, serving approximately 465 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,901 of 4,742 schools in NY. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer Elementary School
What grades does Homer Elementary School serve?
Homer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer Elementary School rank in NY?
Homer Elementary School ranks #1,901 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Homer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Homer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Homer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Homer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Homer Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 465
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cortland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (607) 749-1250
- Area population (ZIP 13077)
- 6,567
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 49
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 13077; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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