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#646 of 967 schools in NE
Norris Elementary School
Elementary School · Millard Public Schools · Omaha, NE
A Millard Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
12424 WEIR ST, Omaha, NE 68137
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norris Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Omaha), 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
$82,256
Median home value
$232,800
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
36.1%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandoz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Walt Disney Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Heartland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | 1–12 | 1.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Holling Heights Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Millard Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #27 of 34
- District spending per student
- $11,579NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norris Elementary School is listed in MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norris Elementary School
Norris Elementary School is a public elementary school in Omaha, NE, part of Millard Public Schools, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #646 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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 5th.
How many students attend Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary School is 14.2:1. 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 #646 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Norris Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norris Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
48.3% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (402) 715-8340
- Area population (ZIP 68137)
- 24,294
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 · 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.
- 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 68137; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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