West Homer Elementary
School Overview
West Homer Elementary is a public school located in Homer, Alaska. It is a school in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District district.
According to the Alaska state assessment result, 56% of students are proficient in Math learning and 61% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 255 students through grade 3 to 6. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 20 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 255 students are attending West Homer Elementary. By gender, there are 118 and 137 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
West Homer Elementary offers the gifted and talented program. Total 14 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IDEA program | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 6 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 20 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for West Homer Elementary and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 20 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 20 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | - | - |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 21,630 Households |
| Population | 56,867 |
| Male | 30,480 |
| Female | 27,984 |
| Child Population | 16,896 |
| Total Housing Units | 31,249 Units |
| Average House Value | $242,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $987 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.20% |
| Average Household Income | $66,064 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 84.03% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
In Kenai Peninsula Borough School District, 42 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.