B+
Heritage JH and Elem Sch
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
512 W 1st St, Homer, IL 61849 · (217) 896-2421 · Part of Heritage Community Unit School District 8
Students
270
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Heritage JH and Elem Sch
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 30.7%
Location
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512 W 1st St, Homer
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K9
Kindergarten32
Grade 128
Grade 233
Grade 321
Grade 430
Grade 537
Grade 626
Grade 722
Grade 832
Enrollment over time
250’20
258’21
269’22
259’23
270’24
Up 8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 87%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 6%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.