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Norris City-omaha Elem School
Elementary School · Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd 3 · Norris City, IL
A Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd 3 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
580 US HWY 45 South, Norris City, IL 62869
- Math 11% proficient (2021)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norris City-omaha Elem School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norris City-omaha Elem 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average467/100K
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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
$49,402
Median home value
$105,100
Median rent
$525/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62869; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,807NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norris City-omaha Elem School is listed in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norris City-omaha Elem School
Norris City-omaha Elem School is a public elementary school in Norris City, IL, part of Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd 3, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,736 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norris City-omaha Elem School
What grades does Norris City-omaha Elem School serve?
Norris City-omaha Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Norris City-omaha Elem School?
Norris City-omaha Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris City-omaha Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris City-omaha Elem School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norris City-omaha Elem School rank in IL?
Norris City-omaha Elem School ranks #3,736 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Norris City-omaha Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norris City-omaha Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Norris City-omaha Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norris City-omaha Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norris City-omaha Elem School a charter school?
No, Norris City-omaha Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norris City-omaha Elem School a Title I school?
No, Norris City-omaha Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norris City-omaha Elem School?
61.3% of students at Norris City-omaha Elem 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (618) 378-3212
- Area population (ZIP 62869)
- 2,746
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 62869; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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