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#51 of 143 private schools in NE

Top 35% of private schools

Norfolk Catholic Elem.

Elementary School · Norfolk, NE

A private elementary school in Norfolk, NE serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

2301 W MADISON AVE, Norfolk, NE 68701

  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NE.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,284.8
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index26%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment254
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NE

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Norfolk Catholic Elem. 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White85.8%
Hispanic9.1%
Black2.8%
Asian2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Panthers PreschoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK0.3 mi305Compare →
Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–40.5 mi193Compare →
Bel Air Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–41.0 mi324Compare →
Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–41.0 mi210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Norfolk Catholic Elem. is listed in Norfolk, NE; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Norfolk Catholic Elem.

Norfolk Catholic Elem. is a private elementary school in Norfolk, NE, serving approximately 254 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 143 private schools in NE.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Norfolk Catholic Elem.

What grades does Norfolk Catholic Elem. serve?

Norfolk Catholic Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Norfolk Catholic Elem.?

Norfolk Catholic Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Catholic Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Catholic Elem. is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Norfolk Catholic Elem. rank in NE?

Norfolk Catholic Elem. ranks #51 of 143 private schools in NE.

What is Norfolk Catholic Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Norfolk Catholic Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Norfolk Catholic Elem. a private school?

Yes, Norfolk Catholic Elem. is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Norfolk Catholic Elem. a religious school?

Norfolk Catholic Elem. has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
254
Gender Split
63% M / 37% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Madison County
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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 2021–22

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