Norfolk Public Schools School District
School District · Norfolk, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,541
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,541
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Norfolk Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Norfolk Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Westside Elementary School
Norfolk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bel Air Elementary School
Norfolk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodland Park Elementary Sch
Norfolk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#159 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,425
$3,939 vs Nebraska median
District size
4,541 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Norfolk Public Schools ranks #159 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Norfolk Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Westside Elementary School (8.4/10), Bel Air Elementary School (7.7/10), and Woodland Park Elementary Sch (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 76% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Norfolk Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Norfolk Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westside Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Bel Air Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodland Park Elementary Sch | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Washington Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Norfolk JR High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Jefferson Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Norfolk Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Norfolk Senior High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Grant Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Norfolk Public Schools
Norfolk Public Schools is a Norfolk, Nebraska school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 4,541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. District-level spending was $13,425 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Norfolk Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Norfolk Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 65.6% and ELA proficiency of 66.4%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Norfolk Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norfolk Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Norfolk Public Schools
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Norfolk
- Total Enrollment
- 4,541
- Teachers (FTE)
- 306
- District spending per student
- $13,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norfolk Public Schools?
Norfolk Public Schools has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norfolk Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Norfolk Public Schools is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Norfolk Public Schools?
Norfolk Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,425 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norfolk Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norfolk Public Schools is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norfolk Public Schools?
Westside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Norfolk Public Schools with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Norfolk Public Schools?
Across schools in Norfolk Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norfolk Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Norfolk Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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