Norway Elementary School

Summary:

Norway Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Benton Community School District, with a student population of 338 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 4-6, with particularly strong results in 6th grade ELA and 4th grade Mathematics. Additionally, Norway Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.67% to 25.55% in recent years, suggesting the school serves a more economically advantaged population compared to other schools in the region.

When compared to other middle schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District and the Benton Community School District, Norway Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency rates, particularly in English Language Arts. This indicates the school may be providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students. Furthermore, Norway Elementary has maintained a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15 students per teacher in the past three school years, which suggests a more personalized learning environment for students.

Overall, Norway Elementary School stands out as a high-performing middle school with strong academic outcomes, a stable demographic composition, and a relatively advantaged socioeconomic profile compared to nearby schools. The school's consistent academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and positive indicators suggest it is effectively meeting the educational needs of its students.

Detail:

Public 4-6

100 School Drive
Norway, IA 52318

(319) 227-7142

District: Benton Community School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,644

Students who attend Norway Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Benton Community Senior High School

Feeder schools for Norway Elementary School:

Elementary:	Atkins Elementary School
	Keystone Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 341

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norway Elementary School ranks worse than 55.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.35. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norway Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Norway Elementary School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norway Elementary School is $11,644.

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Rank History for Norway Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2017	61.55	257^th	574	55.2%
2018	65.26	210^th	567	63.0%
2019	59.22	269^th	603	55.4%
2021	49.97	313^th	567	44.8%
2022	69.80	176^th	574	69.3%
2023	69.85	170^th	565	69.9%
2024	53.35	309^th	557	44.5%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	310	4	1	4	0	3	322
2017	303	3	1	4	1	4	316
2018	306	7	1	6	2	5	327
2019	306	6	1	7	2	7	329
2020	308	1	0	7	0	7	323
2021	296	3	0	6	0	10	315
2022	294	2	0	8	2	11	317
2023	304	2	0	16	2	14	338
2024	309	3	0	15	1	13	341

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	322	22.0	14.6	25.2
2017	316	20.5	15.3	23.7
2018	327	23.5	13.8	27.8
2019	329	22.5	14.5	29.5
2020	323	21.5	14.9	25.7
2021	315	22.0	14.2	25.4
2022	317	23.0	13.7	25.6
2023	338	22.4	15.0	23.7
2024	341	22.7	14.9	26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	322	22.0	14.6	25.2
2017	316	20.5	15.3	23.7
2018	327	23.5	13.8	27.8
2019	329	22.5	14.5	29.5
2020	323	21.5	14.9	25.7
2021	315	22.0	14.2	25.4
2022	317	23.0	13.7	25.6
2023	338	22.4	15.0	23.7
2024	341	22.7	14.9	26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Norway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$356 (3.1%)	$11,288 (96.9%)	$11,644

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 269^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 170^th of 565 Elementary schools	14.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norway Elementary School)	76.1	79.4	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Community School District)	76.1	79.4	3.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norway Elementary School)	72.5	75.7	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Benton Community School District)	72.5	75.7	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norway Elementary School)	81.6	74	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Community School District)	81.6	74	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norway Elementary School)	67	82.1	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Benton Community School District)	67	82.1	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Norway Elementary School)	72.2	93.3	21.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benton Community School District)	72.2	93.3	21.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Norway Elementary School)	72.2	81.9	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Benton Community School District)	72.2	81.9	9.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	329	338	2.7%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	306	304	0.7%
Two or More Races	7	14	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.5%	23.7%	5.8%

Schools Near Norway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norway Elementary School	Public	4-6	100 School Drive	Norway	52318	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 227-7142	341	23	14.9	26.7%	309 (90.6%)	3 (0.9%)	15 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)								(n/a)	72.1	74.3	77.5				76.6	72.5	73.3				52.3		$11,644	$356	$11,288
Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 E Ave NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2243	596	40	14.7	40.1%	402 (67.4%)	82 (13.8%)	42 (7.0%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	56 (9.4%)	38.2	244^th of 337 public middle schools	27.6%		49.9	192^nd of 334 public middle schools	42.5%	52			70.8	81.0	71.2				68.1	64.7	62.6			67.2	$15,361	$386	$14,975
Benton Community Middle School	Public	7-8	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 228-8701	212	14	15.1	17.5%	196 (92.5%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	53	185^th of 337 public middle schools	45.1%		50.4	189^th of 334 public middle schools	43.4%	4				87.9	80.0					74.8	55.2			69.5	$9,661	$223	$9,438
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle	Public, Virtual	6-8	2500 Egewood Rd	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(319) 558-3427	44	3	14.6	70.5%	29 (65.9%)	7 (15.9%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (15.9%)	4.6	322^nd of 337 public middle schools	4.5%		0.9	330^th of 334 public middle schools	1.2%	8					65.0						33.3			30.0
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy	Public	6-8	300 13th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2153	528	36	14.6	71.4%	210 (39.8%)	190 (36.0%)	45 (8.5%)	11 (2.1%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.5%)	56 (10.6%)	11.7	315^th of 337 public middle schools	6.5%		15.6	298^th of 334 public middle schools	10.8%	17			57.1	65.8	73.4				38.5	38.7	59.0			46.9	$15,027	$360	$14,667
Prairie Creek	Public	5-6	8451 Kirkwood Blvd SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5310	820	56	14.5	35.4%	551 (67.2%)	114 (13.9%)	49 (6.0%)	19 (2.3%)	5 (0.6%)	8 (1.0%)	74 (9.0%)								(n/a)		73.5	69.6					68.1	60.3				58.8		$12,382	$358	$12,023
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 J St SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3387	397	28	14.3	82.1%	156 (39.3%)	132 (33.2%)	62 (15.6%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	33 (8.3%)	3.2	326^th of 337 public middle schools	3.3%		15.1	300^th of 334 public middle schools	10.2%	26			41.7	54.6	56.1				36.7	45.9	53.3			42.1	$17,810	$271	$17,539
Prairie Point	Public	7-9	8015 Kirkwood Blvd	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5500	1,306	79	16.4	32.4%	949 (72.7%)	171 (13.1%)	66 (5.1%)	21 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.5%)	88 (6.7%)	47.1	208^th of 337 public middle schools	38.3%		47.7	200^th of 334 public middle schools	40.1%	8				78.9	75.1	74.2				73.4	75.8	62.3		59.1	$11,981	$180	$11,800
McKinley STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	620 10th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2348	414	31	13.5	58.0%	221 (53.4%)	109 (26.3%)	25 (6.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.1%)	14.6	308^th of 337 public middle schools	8.6%		20.8	289^th of 334 public middle schools	13.5%	19			70.7	64.2	67.8				48.0	48.6	53.0			54.3	$16,456	$251	$16,204
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	300 20th ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2452	532	34	15.8	58.1%	316 (59.4%)	100 (18.8%)	42 (7.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	66 (12.4%)	18	298^th of 337 public middle schools	11.6%		16.7	296^th of 334 public middle schools	11.4%	2			63.2	55.7	63.0				45.1	60.1	63.8			63.8	$15,204	$665	$14,539

Frequently Asked Questions about Norway Elementary School

How many students attend Norway Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended Norway Elementary School.

What district is Norway Elementary School in?

Benton Community School District

What high school do graduates of Norway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Norway Elementary School usually go on to attend Benton Community Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Norway Elementary School?

Students at Norway Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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