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#247 of 574 schools in SD
Top 43% in state
Norris Elementary - 08
Elementary School · White River School District 47-1
PO Box 273, White River, SD 57579
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
46
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
South Dakota schools
#247 of 574
In White River
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
White River School District 47-1
Academic growth
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Norris Elementary - 08
Elementary School in White River · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Norris Elementary - 08
Norris Elementary - 08 is a public elementary school in White River, SD, part of White River School District 47-1. Norris Elementary - 08 serves approximately 46 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Norris Elementary - 08 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #247 of 574 schools in SD.
Structured state assessment records for Norris Elementary - 08 show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 6.6
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 46 students, Norris Elementary - 08 is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Norris Elementary - 08 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Norris Elementary - 08 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Norris Elementary - 08 — Students at Norris Elementary - 08 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores SD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How Norris Elementary - 08 Compares
See how Norris Elementary - 08 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
PO Box 273, White River, SD 57579
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Norris Elementary - 08 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Kadoka Elementary - 02 (rated 9.2/10, 29.6 miles away, in nearby Kadoka), which scores notably higher. Another option is SAPA UN CATHOLIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.1/10, 27.3 miles away, in nearby Saint Francis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Jones County Elementary - 02 (rated 7.2/10, 37.9 miles away, in nearby Murdo), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in White River, see our White River schools guide .
Nearby Schools
17 within 38.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| He Dog Elementary - 05 Parmelee | 13.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Longvalley Elementary - 10 Kadoka | 15.2 mi | — |
| Spring Creek Elementary - 07 St. Francis | 25.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Rosebud Elementary - 04 Rosebud | 23.9 mi | 4.3 |
| SAPA UN CATHOLIC ACADEMY ELEMENTARY Saint Francis | 27.3 mi | 8.1 |
| St. Francis Indian School St. Francis | 27.4 mi | — |
| White River High School - 01 White River | 23.9 mi | 7.2 |
| White River Middle School - 04 White River | 24.0 mi | 5.8 |
| White River Elementary - 02 White River | 24.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Crazy Horse School Wanblee | 24.4 mi | — |
| Kadoka Area High School - 01 Kadoka | 29.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Kadoka Elementary - 02 Kadoka | 29.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Kadoka Middle School - 03 Kadoka | 29.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Lakeview Elementary - 09 Crookston | 35.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Jones County Elementary - 02 Murdo | 37.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Jones County High School - 01 Murdo | 38.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Jones County Middle School - 04 Murdo | 38.0 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 57579 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,913
Median Home Value
$58,800
Median Rent
$818/mo
Population
1,473
College Educated
16.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty Rate
41.7%
Median Age
36.1
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|---|---|
| Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 Kimball, SD | 6.6 |
| ST MARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Salem, SD | 6.6 |
| Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04 Willow Lake, SD | 6.9 |
| Upland Colony Elementary - 05 Forestburg, SD | 6.9 |
| Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 Parkston, SD | 6.3 |
| ST THOMAS SCHOOL Madison, SD | 6.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Norris Elementary - 08
What grades does Norris Elementary - 08 serve?
Norris Elementary - 08 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Norris Elementary - 08?
Norris Elementary - 08 has an enrollment of approximately 46 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary - 08?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary - 08 is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norris Elementary - 08 rank in SD?
Norris Elementary - 08 ranks #247 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Norris Elementary - 08's MySchoolScout rating?
Norris Elementary - 08 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 - 08?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norris Elementary - 08 has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norris Elementary - 08 a charter school?
No, Norris Elementary - 08 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norris Elementary - 08 a Title I school?
No, Norris Elementary - 08 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norris Elementary - 08?
100.0% of students at Norris Elementary - 08 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 46
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mellette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (605) 462-6455
Resources & Links
District
White River School District 47-1- District Enrollment
- 416
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,516
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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