Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Homer-center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homer-center Elementary School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar
School Motto
Where everybody is somebody!
School Rankings
Homer-center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homer-center Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1527 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
2%
14%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homer-center Elementary School's ranking?
Homer-center Elementary School is ranked #1527 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Homer-center Elementary School often compared to?
Homer-center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Pike Elementary School, Blairsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Homer-center Elementary School?
378 students attend Homer-center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Homer-center Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homer-center Elementary School?
Homer-center Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Homer-center Elementary School offer ?
Homer-center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homer-center Elementary School part of?
Homer-center Elementary School is part of Homer-Center School District.
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