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#876 of 967 schools in NE
Little Panthers Preschool
School · Norfolk Public Schools · Norfolk, NE
A Norfolk Public Schools school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
2500 W NORFOLK AVE, Norfolk, NE 68701
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 10 schools in Norfolk.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Little Panthers Preschool 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,862
Median home value
$200,400
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Catholic Elem.Private · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| Bel Air Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norfolk Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $13,425NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Panthers Preschool is listed in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Panthers Preschool
Little Panthers Preschool is a public school in Norfolk, NE, part of Norfolk Public Schools, serving approximately 305 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #876 of 967 schools in NE.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Panthers Preschool
What grades does Little Panthers Preschool serve?
Little Panthers Preschool serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Little Panthers Preschool?
Little Panthers Preschool has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Panthers Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Panthers Preschool is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Panthers Preschool rank in NE?
Little Panthers Preschool ranks #876 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Little Panthers Preschool's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Panthers Preschool has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Little Panthers Preschool a charter school?
No, Little Panthers Preschool is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Panthers Preschool a Title I school?
No, Little Panthers Preschool is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Panthers Preschool?
57.4% of students at Little Panthers Preschool 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
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (402) 644-2500
- Area population (ZIP 68701)
- 31,172
- Area average commute
- 13.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 68701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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