Homer Community School in Homer, Nebraska on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Homer Community School is a rural public school in Homer, Nebraska that is part of Homer Cmty School District 31r. It serves 450 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 23.7:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades Pre-K - 12

450 Students

19 Teachers

212 S 3rd St

Homer, NE 68030 View local requests

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Mrs. Wright

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Homer Community School Demographics

47%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

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 Community School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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