Excellent
#115 of 967 schools in NE
Top 12% in state
Norris Elementary School
Elementary School · Norris School Dist 160 · Firth, NE
A Norris School Dist 160 elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25211 S 68TH ST, Firth, NE 68358
- Math 78% proficient (2012)
- Reading 84% proficient (2012)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norris Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2009, to 81% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norris 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low55/100K
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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
$112,731
Median home value
$415,100
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
47.3%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Norris School Dist 160
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norris Elementary School is listed in NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norris Elementary School
Norris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Firth, NE, part of Norris School Dist 160, serving approximately 513 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norris Elementary School
What grades does Norris Elementary School serve?
Norris Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norris Elementary School rank in NE?
Norris Elementary School ranks #115 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Norris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norris Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Norris Elementary School a charter school?
No, Norris Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norris Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Norris Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norris Elementary School?
14.6% of students at Norris 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (402) 791-0030
- Area population (ZIP 68358)
- 1,660
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 68358; 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, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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