Norwood Elementary

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Norwood Elementary ranks 353 rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Norwood, Missouri, serving 140 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Norwood R-I school district, which is ranked 117 out of 376 districts in the state.

Norwood Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.71%) compared to the state average, and its performance on state assessments is mixed. The school excels in 5th-grade math and science, but struggles in 3rd-grade math and ELA, where scores are well below the state average. With 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Norwood Elementary serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 9.6 over the past three years, is a positive factor.

Compared to nearby schools like Ava Elementary and Seymour Elementary, Norwood Elementary's performance is generally on par or slightly below. The school's fluctuating ranking, from 202 out of 901 schools in 2020-2021 to 659 out of 1,045 in 2017-2018, suggests there may be room for improvement to better serve all students and ensure an inclusive environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717-9635

(417) 746-4101

District: Norwood R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
353^rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,196

Students who attend Norwood Elementary usually attend:

High:

Norwood High

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 140

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

7.9%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwood Elementary ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.26. (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 (90.7%), two or more races (7.9%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary is 8.9. (See more...)

Compare Norwood Elementary employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwood Elementary is $12,196.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood Elementary 353^rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Norwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Norwood R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Norwood R-I 117^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	12.51	1021^st	1074	4.9%
2007	35.35	811^th	1080	24.9%
2008	49.96	571^st	1084	47.3%
2009	52.19	532^nd	1053	49.5%
2010	53.56	514^th	1066	51.8%
2011	50.35	605^th	1088	44.4%
2012	26.31	910^th	1085	16.1%
2013	36.50	805^th	1108	27.3%
2014	43.18	680^th	1089	37.6%
2015	56.50	465^th	1058	56.0%
2016	61.16	349^th	865	59.7%
2017	35.37	718^th	1032	30.4%
2018	39.73	659^th	1045	36.9%
2019	58.99	408^th	1052	61.2%
2021	74.11	202^nd	901	77.6%
2022	44.51	512^th	908	43.6%
2023	60.26	353^rd	898	60.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	37.84	612^th	887	31.0%
2019	65.83	213^th	907	76.5%

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Rank History for White students at Norwood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.97	689^th	898	23.3%
2019	51.81	410^th	917	55.3%
2021	67.58	203^rd	691	70.6%
2022	41.45	410^th	675	39.3%
2023	47.70	341^st	673	49.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Norwood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216	216
1992	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1993	202	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1994	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1995	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1996	287	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1997	323	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	323
1998	353	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1999	350	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2000	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2001	191	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2002	182	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2003	182	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2004	148	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2005	159	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2006	168	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2007	164	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2008	170	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2009	212	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2010	272	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2011	248	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	252
2012	261	4	0	3	0	0	4	0	272
2013	258	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	261
2014	247	1	0	3	0	0	1	0	252
2015	228	2	0	3	1	0	1	0	235
2016	187	1	0	2	1	0	3	0	194
2017	162	3	0	1	2	0	1	0	169
2018	156	2	0	5	0	0	2	0	165
2019	157	5	0	2	1	0	3	0	168
2020	166	5	0	1	2	0	2	0	176
2021	151	1	0	1	1	0	4	0	158
2022	136	1	0	1	1	0	4	0	143
2023	127	1	0	1	0	0	11	0	140

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 Norwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	216	16.5	13.0	n/a
1992	208	15.1	13.7	n/a
1993	203	17.0	11.9	93.1
1994	205	16.3	12.6	86.3
1995	287	20.6	13.9	77
1996	287	20.6	13.9	77
1997	323	22.1	14.6	57
1998	353	23.1	15.3	49
1999	353	24.7	14.3	70.8
2000	283	21.8	13.0	66.1
2001	191	17.4	11.0	61.3
2002	186	17.7	10.5	61.3
2003	186	17.7	10.5	61.3
2004	152	17.4	8.7	71.1
2005	162	17.4	9.3	69.1
2006	170	17.1	9.9	70.6
2007	165	16.1	10.2	71.5
2008	171	19.3	8.9	64.3
2009	214	17.8	12.0	53.7
2010	277	22.6	12.2	62.8
2011	252	23.0	10.9	71.8
2012	272	23.1	11.7	64.7
2013	261	22.5	11.5	60.9
2014	252	22.7	11.0	71.4
2015	235	21.0	11.1	71.9
2016	194	19.0	10.2	69.1
2017	169	16.2	10.4	63.9
2018	165	15.8	10.4	68.5
2019	168	16.1	10.4	61.9
2020	176	17.0	10.3	65.9
2021	158	16.3	9.6	60.1
2022	143	15.5	9.2	57.3
2023	140	15.6	8.9	55

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 Norwood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	216	16.5	13.0	n/a
1992	208	15.1	13.7	n/a
1993	203	17.0	11.9	93.1
1994	205	16.3	12.6	86.3
1995	287	20.6	13.9	77
1996	287	20.6	13.9	77
1997	323	22.1	14.6	57
1998	353	23.1	15.3	49
1999	353	24.7	14.3	70.8
2000	283	21.8	13.0	66.1
2001	191	17.4	11.0	61.3
2002	186	17.7	10.5	61.3
2003	186	17.7	10.5	61.3
2004	152	17.4	8.7	71.1
2005	162	17.4	9.3	69.1
2006	170	17.1	9.9	70.6
2007	165	16.1	10.2	71.5
2008	171	19.3	8.9	64.3
2009	214	17.8	12.0	53.7
2010	277	22.6	12.2	62.8
2011	252	23.0	10.9	71.8
2012	272	23.1	11.7	64.7
2013	261	22.5	11.5	60.9
2014	252	22.7	11.0	71.4
2015	235	21.0	11.1	71.9
2016	194	19.0	10.2	69.1
2017	169	16.2	10.4	63.9
2018	165	15.8	10.4	68.5
2019	168	16.1	10.4	61.9
2020	176	17.0	10.3	65.9
2021	158	16.3	9.6	60.1
2022	143	15.5	9.2	57.3
2023	140	15.6	8.9	55

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 Norwood Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,508 (16.1%)	$7,832 (83.9%)	$9,340
2020	$1,283 (14.1%)	$7,814 (85.9%)	$9,097
2021	$1,226 (12.1%)	$8,901 (87.9%)	$10,127
2022	$2,780 (22.8%)	$9,416 (77.2%)	$12,196

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 408^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 353^rd of 898 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwood Elementary)	66.6	28.6	38%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwood R-I)	66.6	28.6	38%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwood Elementary)	55.5	28.6	26.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwood R-I)	55.5	28.6	26.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood Elementary)	50	31.6	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood R-I)	50	31.6	18.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norwood Elementary)	28.6	64.6	36%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norwood R-I)	28.6	64.6	36%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Norwood Elementary)	33.3	58	24.7%
5th Grade Science (Norwood R-I)	33.3	58	24.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood Elementary)	42.9	48.4	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood R-I)	42.9	48.4	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	168	140	16.7%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	157	127	19.1%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	55%	6.9%

Schools Near Norwood Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	675 N Hawk Ave	Norwood	65717	Wright County	Norwood R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 746-4101	140	16	8.9	55.0%	127 (90.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.9%)	60.3	353^rd of 898 public elementary schools	60.7%		44.5	512^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.6%	159	28.6		64.6		58.0	28.6	31.6	48.4		$12,196	$2,780	$9,417
Mountain Grove Elementary	Public	K-4	320 E Ninth	Mountain Grove	65711	Wright County	Mountain Grove R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 926-3177	688	48	14.4	57.6%	645 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.5%)	42.4	542^nd of 898 public elementary schools	39.6%		43.6	523^rd of 908 public elementary schools	42.4%	19	40.7	38.3				40.7	27.1
Wilder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	414 W Ohio St	Mansfield	65704	Wright County	Mansfield R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 924-3289	269	26	10.2	62.8%	255 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.7%)	71.6	225^th of 898 public elementary schools	74.9%		62.3	337^th of 908 public elementary schools	62.9%	112		52.2			56.9	40.0		59.1		$11,046	$4,723	$6,323
Skyline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	Rte 72 Box 486	Norwood	65717	Wright County	Skyline R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 683-4874	87	9	9.6	70.1%	76 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (11.5%)								(n/a)										$11,487	$4,590	$6,897
Hartville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	175 N. School Ave	Hartville	65667	Wright County	Hartville R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 741-7141	294	23	12.5	48.3%	273 (92.9%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	33.4	627^th of 898 public elementary schools	30.2%		52.4	433^rd of 908 public elementary schools	52.3%	194	21.2	58.0	14.7	16.0	26.4	30.3	44.7	32.4	28.0	$9,000	$4,406	$4,594
Ava Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	507 North Spring Street	Ava	65608	Douglas County	Ava R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 683-5450	544	37	14.8	64.3%	519 (95.4%)	4 (0.7%)	11 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	73.8	202^nd of 898 public elementary schools	77.5%		63.4	325^th of 908 public elementary schools	64.2%	123	54.6	52.2				49.5	58.0			$9,271	$1,004	$8,267
Cabool Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1024 Garst Avenue	Cabool	65689	Texas County	Cabool R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 962-3153	340	28	11.9	98.5%	318 (93.5%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	45.1	508^th of 898 public elementary schools	43.4%		31.4	637^th of 908 public elementary schools	29.8%	129	46.3	35.3					36.7			$10,359	$2,684	$7,675
Manes R-V School District	Public	PK, KG-8	8939 Highway 95	Mountain Grove	65711	Wright County	Manes R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 668-5313	47	6	7.2	80.9%	46 (97.9%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$17,601	$7,194	$10,407
Seymour Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 E Center	Seymour	65746	Webster County	Seymour R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 935-2234	309	34	9.1	39.5%	287 (92.9%)	14 (4.5%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43.7	527^th of 898 public elementary schools	41.3%		33.8	617^th of 908 public elementary schools	32.0%	90	38.9	35.2	26.8		51.2	33.3				$10,749	$2,280	$8,470

Frequently Asked Questions about Norwood Elementary

Is Norwood Elementary a good school?

Norwood Elementary ranks 353^rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Norwood Elementary attend?

Students who attend Norwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Norwood High

What district is Norwood Elementary in?

Norwood R-I

How many students attend Norwood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 140 students attended Norwood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Norwood Elementary?

Students at Norwood Elementary are 91% White, 8% Two or more races.

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