West Homer Elementary School

About West Homer Elementary School

West Homer Elementary School is a public school located in Homer, Alaska. The school serves students in grades K-6, and is part of the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The school is committed to providing a safe, caring, and stimulating learning environment for all students.
West Homer Elementary School strives to create a culture of academic excellence. The school offers a wide range of programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. The school’s core curriculum includes English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Health & Physical Education. The school also offers special education services, as well as a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, art, music, and drama.
The school also provides a variety of support services to ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed. These include guidance counseling, an after-school program, and a parent-teacher organization.
West Homer Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment, and to helping students reach their full potential.

Address:	995 Soundview Ave Ste 1 Homer, AK 99603
Phone:	(907) 235-5750
Site:	westhomerelementary.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/
Grades:	3 – 6
Enrollment:	170 students

Overview West Homer Elementary School

West Homer Elementary School serves 170 students in grades 3-6.
West Homer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Verdict on West Homer Elementary School

West Homer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of West Homer Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.