Homestead Elementary

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Homestead Elementary ranks 49 th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Homestead Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eagle River, Alaska, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 306. It is part of the Anchorage School District, which is ranked 14 out of 24 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Homestead Elementary consistently ranks among the top 50 elementary schools in Alaska, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years. The school's proficiency rates in science, English Language Arts, and mathematics are significantly higher than the Anchorage School District and state averages across all grade levels. Homestead Elementary's multi-racial students consistently rank among the top 5 schools in the state, indicating strong academic performance for this student group. However, the school's performance for minority student groups, such as African American and Hispanic students, is not as strong as its performance for White and multi-racial students, suggesting a need to address any achievement gaps and ensure equitable educational opportunities.

Homestead Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (65.03%) and multi-racial (12.75%) students compared to the nearby schools, such as Muldoon Elementary and Creekside Park Elementary. The school also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.32%) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. This could contribute to the school's strong academic performance, but it also raises questions about the equity of educational opportunities across the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

18001 Baranoff St
Eagle River, AK 99577-8299

(907) 742-3550

District: Anchorage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,245

Students who attend Homestead Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mirror Lake Middle School
High:	Chugiak High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 306

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.0%

Two or more races:

12.7%

Hispanic:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Homestead Elementary ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks 23^rd among 62 ranked elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65%), two or more races (12.7%), Hispanic (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homestead Elementary is 16, which is the 31^st best among 62 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homestead Elementary is $14,245. 40 elementary schools in the Anchorage School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Homestead Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Homestead Elementary 49^th of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Homestead Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Military Connected students:

Male students:

White students:

Anchorage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchorage School District 14^th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Homestead Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2018	83.60	21^st	186	88.7%
2019	73.74	41^st	185	77.8%
2021	67.40	56^th	173	67.6%
2022	56.88	67^th	171	60.8%
2023	64.87	51^st	176	71.0%
2024	68.01	49^th	173	71.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2022	62.07	17^th	58	70.7%
2023	73.83	13^th	74	82.4%
2024	88.05	5^th	68	92.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	52.11	68^th	147	53.7%
2021	44.74	55^th	110	50.0%
2022	42.09	56^th	104	46.2%
2023	51.44	56^th	119	52.9%
2024	54.01	58^th	122	52.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	79.39	27^th	159	83.0%
2021	61.67	47^th	141	66.7%
2022	43.31	78^th	143	45.5%
2023	63.83	47^th	152	69.1%
2024	68.26	39^th	142	72.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	57.51	11^th	27	59.3%
2021	62.03	7^th	20	65.0%
2022	32.52	18^th	22	18.2%
2023	45.10	14^th	22	36.4%
2024	40.82	14^th	23	39.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	62.05	58^th	159	63.5%
2021	61.18	50^th	142	64.8%
2022	62.72	46^th	148	68.9%
2023	57.39	56^th	148	62.2%
2024	58.22	60^th	150	60.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.72	4^th	30	86.7%

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Rank History for White students at Homestead Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AK State Percentile
2019	73.55	28^th	147	81.0%
2021	55.09	54^th	127	57.5%
2022	43.26	81^st	137	40.9%
2023	54.29	58^th	138	58.0%
2024	59.23	50^th	133	62.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Enrollment information for Homestead Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	247	6	3	23	14	2	36	331
2017	229	7	7	21	18	1	42	325
2018	217	3	6	27	23	1	49	326
2019	221	1	5	30	18	2	45	322
2020	288	6	2	47	27	8	80	458
2021	170	8	2	32	23	4	48	287
2022	184	4	1	23	21	4	33	270
2023	199	8	6	29	22	3	39	306

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Homestead Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	331	21.0	15.7	16.9
2017	325	19.8	16.3	19.1
2018	326	19.2	16.9	19
2019	322	20.0	16.0	99.1
2020	458	29.7	15.3	23.4
2021	287	23.7	12.0	n/a
2022	270	17.4	15.4	n/a
2023	306	19.0	16.0	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Homestead Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	331	21.0	15.7	16.9
2017	325	19.8	16.3	19.1
2018	326	19.2	16.9	19
2019	322	20.0	16.0	99.1
2020	458	29.7	15.3	23.4
2021	287	23.7	12.0	n/a
2022	270	17.4	15.4	n/a
2023	306	19.0	16.0	17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Homestead Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$987 (6.9%)	$13,258 (93.1%)	$14,245

Data source: Alaska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homestead Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 185 Elementary schools	Ranks 51^st of 176 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Homestead Elementary)	56.4	64.4	8%
All Grades Science (Anchorage School District)	46.6	39.4	7.2%
All Grades Science (Alaska)	44.7	36.9	7.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	322	306	5%
African American	1	8	700%
American Indian	18	22	22.2%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	30	29	3.3%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	221	199	10%
Two or More Races	45	39	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	17.3%	81.7%

Schools Near Homestead Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAR English Language Arts (2024)						STAR Mathematics (2024)					ASA Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	STAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	STAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	STAR English Language Arts All Grades	STAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAR Mathematics All Grades	ASA Science 5th Grade	ASA Science 8th Grade	ASA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Homestead Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	18001 Baranoff St	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-3550	306	19	16.0	17.3%	199 (65.0%)	8 (2.6%)	29 (9.5%)	6 (2.0%)	22 (7.2%)	3 (1.0%)	39 (12.7%)	68	49^th of 173 public elementary schools	71.7%		64.9	51^st of 176 public elementary schools	71.0%	2	22.9	47.2	52.3	58.5		44.6	29.2	56.6	52.3	56.1	48.4	72.7		72.7	$14,245	$987	$13,258
Eagle River Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	19900 Old Eagle River Rd	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-3000	308	19	16.4	29.2%	190 (61.7%)	5 (1.6%)	26 (8.4%)	4 (1.3%)	23 (7.5%)	6 (1.9%)	54 (17.5%)	60.4	73^rd of 173 public elementary schools	57.8%		64	54^th of 176 public elementary schools	69.3%	19	37.8	28.6	50.0	60.5		44.8	29.7	25.7	56.8	50.0	41.6	61.4		61.4	$13,378	$1,035	$12,343
Eagle Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10901 Mausel St Ste 101	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	Yes	No	No	No	(907) 742-3025	189	10	18.3	1.6%	133 (70.4%)	4 (2.1%)	17 (9.0%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.1%)	5 (2.6%)	24 (12.7%)	96.7	1^st of 173 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.1	1^st of 176 public elementary schools	99.4%		80.8	69.2	84.6	61.5	70.0	75.6	88.5	88.5		69.2	84.3	80.0	76.9	79.0	$13,022	$284	$12,738
Alpenglow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	19201 Driftwood Bay Dr	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-3300	368	21	17.4	14.4%	232 (63.0%)	8 (2.2%)	47 (12.8%)	5 (1.4%)	17 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	57 (15.5%)	70.2	43^rd of 173 public elementary schools	75.1%		69.5	43^rd of 176 public elementary schools	75.6%		42.9	36.0	50.0	59.6		46.8	46.9	42.0	43.2	61.7	48.4	66.7		66.7	$11,851	$743	$11,108
Ravenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	9500 Wren Ln	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-3250	479	25	19.5	11.3%	339 (70.8%)	3 (0.6%)	39 (8.1%)	9 (1.9%)	21 (4.4%)	6 (1.3%)	62 (12.9%)	90.5	10^th of 173 public elementary schools	94.2%		90.8	7^th of 176 public elementary schools	96.0%	3	52.5	58.6	61.8	56.9		57.6	76.3	65.5	64.7	61.6	66.7	78.3		78.3	$13,824	$968	$12,855
Fire Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	13801 Harry McDonald Rd	Eagle River	99577	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 742-3350	229	17	13.4	38.9%	130 (56.8%)	7 (3.1%)	19 (8.3%)	16 (7.0%)	16 (7.0%)	6 (2.6%)	35 (15.3%)	52	87^th of 173 public elementary schools	49.7%		53	82^nd of 176 public elementary schools	53.4%	5	33.3	26.7	38.9			33.3	38.5	30.0	50.0		40.0	66.7		66.7	$19,548	$1,568	$17,979
Birchwood ABC Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	17010 Birchtree St	Eagle River	99567	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-3450	205	16	13.1	18.5%	142 (69.3%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.8%)	3 (1.5%)	12 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	28 (13.7%)	69.8	45^th of 173 public elementary schools	74.0%		85.9	12^th of 176 public elementary schools	93.2%	33	30.0	30.0	64.1			42.2	37.5	56.7	74.4		56.0	69.2		69.2	$16,061	$1,073	$14,987
Chugiak Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	19932 Old Glenn Hwy	Chugiak	99567	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	Yes	No	No	(907) 742-3400	448	26	17.4	16.7%	313 (69.9%)	3 (0.7%)	52 (11.6%)	8 (1.8%)	20 (4.5%)	5 (1.1%)	47 (10.5%)	74.3	32^nd of 173 public elementary schools	81.5%		77.8	26^th of 176 public elementary schools	85.2%	6	42.0	42.9	59.5			48.2	44.4	44.1	53.6		47.4	73.2		73.2	$12,355	$779	$11,576
Ursa Minor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	336 Hoonah Ave	Elmendorf Afb	99505	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	No	(907) 428-1311	314	19	16.6	19.7%	185 (58.9%)	21 (6.7%)	66 (21.0%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	33 (10.5%)	59.7	74^th of 173 public elementary schools	57.2%		58.5	70^th of 176 public elementary schools	60.2%	4	29.3	53.5	48.9	43.8		42.7	24.1	44.2	57.8	50.0	42.1	61.4		61.4	$12,371	$922	$11,449
Muldoon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	525 Cherry St	Anchorage	99504	Anchorage Municipality	Anchorage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(907) 742-1460	466	26	17.5	100.0%	56 (12.0%)	18 (3.9%)	44 (9.4%)	145 (31.1%)	55 (11.8%)	68 (14.6%)	80 (17.2%)	8.1	165^th of 173 public elementary schools	4.6%		8.6	167^th of 176 public elementary schools	5.1%	2	4.6	18.8	17.6			13.9	7.7	20.3	16.4		15.0	15.3		15.3	$17,361	$2,732	$14,629

Frequently Asked Questions about Homestead Elementary

How many students attend Homestead Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Homestead Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Homestead Elementary?

Students at Homestead Elementary are 65% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Homestead Elementary attend?

Students who attend Homestead Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mirror Lake Middle School
High : Chugiak High School

Is Homestead Elementary a good school?

Homestead Elementary ranks 49^th of 173 Alaska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Homestead Elementary in?

Anchorage School District

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