D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Homer Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 624 Pelican Drive, Homer, LA 71040
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 47% · Math 37% proficient · 7th percentile in Louisiana
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
381
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%7/100reading 8th percentile, math 6th percentile among Louisiana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 85% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Louisiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −23 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (−22 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−26 pts vs. state avg 63%)
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 Louisiana 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
Black47%37%reading -14 pts, math -19 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading -20 pts, math -26 pts7th 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 624 Pelican Drive
City Homer
ZIP Code 71040
District 2200450
NCES School ID 220045000310
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 71040

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $30,813
Per Capita Income $17,539
Poverty Rate 31.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%
High School or Higher 77.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $72,500
Median Rent $657
Owner-Occupied 67.6%
Renter-Occupied 32.4%
View full data for ZIP 71040 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Homer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 84.0%
White 10.8%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 381
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Homer Elementary School?
Homer Elementary School has 381 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Homer Elementary School serve?
Homer Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Homer Elementary School receive per student?
Homer Elementary School receives $16,542 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Homer Elementary School in 71040 ▼
Avg Home Value
$78,916
Avg Monthly Rent
$765
1-Year Change
-20.4%
% Renters
32.4%

Other Schools in 71040

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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