Very Good
#395 of 1,750 schools in OK
Top 23% in state
- Math 50% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homer ES score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Homer ES 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,396/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ada), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,359
Median home value
$177,600
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 74820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 1–2 | 2.4 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Washington ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–4 | 3.4 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Ada Ec CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–K | 3.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Latta ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Byng
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homer ES is listed in BYNG; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer ES
Homer ES is a public elementary school in Ada, OK, part of Byng, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #395 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer ES
What grades does Homer ES serve?
Homer ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Homer ES?
Homer ES has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer ES is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer ES rank in OK?
Homer ES ranks #395 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Homer ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Homer ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer ES has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Homer ES a charter school?
No, Homer ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homer ES a Title I school?
No, Homer ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer ES?
54.6% of students at Homer ES 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Pontotoc County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (580) 559-0200
- Area population (ZIP 74820)
- 31,679
- Area average commute
- 16.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 74820; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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