Homer Elementary School in Homer, Louisiana on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Homer Elementary School is a rural public school in Homer, Louisiana that is part of Claiborne Parish School District. It serves 348 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

348 Students

21 Teachers

624 Pelican Dr

Homer, LA 71040 View local requests

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Homer Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Bailey

Ms. Ferrell

Teacher McCoy

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Homer Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

84%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Homer Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 27, 2026

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