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#368 of 691 schools in NV

David E Norman Elementary

Elementary School · White Pine County School District · Ely, NV

A White Pine County School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1001 E 11th ST, Ely, NV 89301

  • Math 24% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.8% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-11.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$16,685
Chronic Absenteeism39.5%

Students at David E Norman Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* 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 NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where David E Norman Elementary 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated734/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$74,695

Median home value

$199,100

Median rent

$854/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

74.5%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Learning BridgeCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–80.4 mi164Compare →
Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK0.5 mi13Compare →
Baker ElementaryEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated3–6Not available12Compare →
Lund ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available53Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

White Pine County School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$16,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

David E Norman Elementary is listed in White Pine County School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About David E Norman Elementary

David E Norman Elementary is a public elementary school in Ely, NV, part of White Pine County School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #368 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about David E Norman Elementary

What grades does David E Norman Elementary serve?

David E Norman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend David E Norman Elementary?

David E Norman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at David E Norman Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at David E Norman Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does David E Norman Elementary rank in NV?

David E Norman Elementary ranks #368 of 691 schools in NV.

What is David E Norman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

David E Norman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 David E Norman Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, David E Norman Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is David E Norman Elementary a charter school?

No, David E Norman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is David E Norman Elementary a Title I school?

No, David E Norman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David E Norman Elementary?

100.0% of students at David E Norman Elementary 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
362
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
White Pine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.5%
Area population (ZIP 89301)
6,795
Area median age
40.4
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 89301; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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