A
Very Good
87/100

Homestead Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 18001 Baranoff St, Eagle River, AK 99577
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 52% · Math 62% proficient · 75th percentile in Alaska
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alaska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

87
Repit Score
out of 100
315
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%75/100reading 63rd percentile, math 86th percentile among Alaska middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 1% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alaska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alaska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+18 pts vs. state avg 34%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (+31 pts vs. state avg 31%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alaska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%72%reading +5 pts, math +21 pts81st percentile (list)
Multiracial50%50%reading +11 pts, math +15 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income35%35%reading +4 pts, math +8 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 18001 Baranoff St
City Eagle River
ZIP Code 99577
District 0200180
NCES School ID 020018010080
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 99577

Understanding the community around Homestead Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $131,993
Per Capita Income $54,900
Poverty Rate 2.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 66.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.5%
High School or Higher 96.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $398,500
Median Rent $1,706
Owner-Occupied 77.0%
Renter-Occupied 23.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Homestead Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.9%
Two or More Races 11.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.9%
American Indian 5.7%
Black 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Pacific Islander 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 315
Teachers (FTE) 20.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Homestead Elementary?
Homestead Elementary has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Homestead Elementary?
Homestead Elementary has 315 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Homestead Elementary serve?
Homestead Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Homestead Elementary receive per student?
Homestead Elementary receives $18,698 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Homestead Elementary in 99577 ▼
Avg Home Value
$494,042
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,397
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
23.0%

Other Schools in 99577

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026