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#463 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 45% in state
Norfork Elementary School
Elementary School · Norfork School District · Norfork, AR
An elementary school in Norfork, AR where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
161 MILDRED SIMPSON DR, Norfork, AR 72658
- Math 44% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norfork Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norfork Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average441/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,961
Median home value
$102,900
Median rent
$727/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72658; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Norfork School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norfork Elementary School is listed in NORFORK SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norfork Elementary School
Norfork Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norfork, AR, part of Norfork School District, serving approximately 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #463 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norfork Elementary School
What grades does Norfork Elementary School serve?
Norfork Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Norfork Elementary School?
Norfork Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfork Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norfork Elementary School rank in AR?
Norfork Elementary School ranks #463 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Norfork Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norfork Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Norfork Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norfork Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Norfork Elementary School a charter school?
No, Norfork Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norfork Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Norfork Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norfork Elementary School?
69.3% of students at Norfork Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Baxter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (870) 499-7192
- Area population (ZIP 72658)
- 1,853
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72658; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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