Norris Intermediate School

Summary:

Norris Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Firth, Nebraska, serving grades 3-5 with a student population of 577. The school is part of the Norris School District 160, which is ranked 14 out of 212 school districts in Nebraska and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norris Intermediate School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS test scores, with 70% or more of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 63% and 58%, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 87% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average of 76%. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 92.55% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Lincoln Public Schools district. Additionally, Norris Intermediate School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at only 9.71%, compared to the nearby Lincoln Public Schools, which range from 17% to 32%.

Norris Intermediate School spends $10,976 per student, which is higher than the state average and the nearby Lincoln Public Schools, which range from $11,221 to $15,776 per student. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.2, compared to the nearby Lincoln Public Schools, which range from 13.7 to 16.7 students per teacher. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic excellence and the demographics of the Firth community, contribute to Norris Intermediate School's success as a high-performing elementary school in Nebraska.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 25211 South 68 Street
       Firth, NE  68358-7598


(402) 791-0040

District: Norris School District 160

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,976 Help


Students who attend Norris Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Norris Middle School
High:    Norris High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.5%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.7% Help


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Compare Details Norris Intermediate School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norris Intermediate School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norris Intermediate School is $10,976.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Norris Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norris Intermediate School 88th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Norris Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Norris School District 160:

SchoolDigger ranks Norris School District 160 14th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norris Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Norris Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 83.38 45th 488 90.8%
2016 77.87 77th 480 84.0%
2017 74.92 101st 459 78.0%
2018 73.58 96th 450 78.7%
2019 71.39 107th 452 76.3%
2021 74.83 90th 442 79.6%
2022 82.49 62nd 457 86.4%
2023 77.79 88th 459 80.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norris Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.38 15th 30 50.0%
2019 51.05 18th 43 58.1%
2021 30.71 9th 13 30.8%
2022 69.96 11th 31 64.5%
2023 56.33 27th 57 52.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norris Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.53 28th 281 90.0%
2019 81.14 28th 298 90.6%
2021 53.00 127th 264 51.9%
2022 80.80 26th 259 90.0%
2023 35.36 225th 312 27.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Norris Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.63 108th 341 68.3%
2019 70.03 85th 349 75.6%
2021 73.17 73rd 318 77.0%
2022 82.36 42nd 337 87.5%
2023 79.11 64th 349 81.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Norris Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.46 57th 347 83.6%
2019 68.67 96th 367 73.8%
2021 68.35 80th 328 75.6%
2022 77.43 56th 356 84.3%
2023 75.38 78th 366 78.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norris Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.47 2nd 68 97.1%
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Rank History for White students at Norris Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.72 126th 391 67.8%
2019 63.27 123rd 391 68.5%
2021 64.39 102nd 368 72.3%
2022 75.92 68th 388 82.5%
2023 72.42 77th 385 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of 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.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norris Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 437 4 5 21 2 0 9 0 478
2015 439 1 4 21 0 0 9 0 474
2016 452 2 4 22 3 0 7 0 490
2017 495 1 6 28 3 0 9 0 542
2018 509 5 7 27 3 0 8 0 559
2019 524 3 3 28 0 0 17 0 575
2020 520 4 4 32 2 0 17 0 579
2021 512 3 3 31 2 0 16 0 567
2022 520 3 2 25 4 0 14 0 568
2023 534 3 2 24 2 1 11 0 577

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 Norris Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 478 18.5 25.8 14.9
2015 474 26.0 18.2 12.4
2016 490 26.0 18.8 12
2017 542 27.8 19.4 13.5
2018 559 31.3 17.8 10.9
2019 575 32.7 17.5 13
2020 579 33.0 17.5 15.5
2021 567 35.1 16.1 13.4
2022 568 35.1 16.1 10.9
2023 577 37.8 15.2 9.7

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 Norris Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 478 18.5 25.8 14.9
2015 474 26.0 18.2 12.4
2016 490 26.0 18.8 12
2017 542 27.8 19.4 13.5
2018 559 31.3 17.8 10.9
2019 575 32.7 17.5 13
2020 579 33.0 17.5 15.5
2021 567 35.1 16.1 13.4
2022 568 35.1 16.1 10.9
2023 577 37.8 15.2 9.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norris Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $22 (0.2%) $8,390 (91.7%) $9,147
2020 $96 (1.0%) $8,898 (91.3%) $9,744
2021 $118 (1.1%) $9,664 (90.5%) $10,675
2022 $114 (1.1%) $9,467 (90.1%) $10,506
2023 $141 (1.3%) $9,830 (89.6%) $10,976

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norris Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 107th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 459 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norris Intermediate School)6870
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norris School District 160)6870
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norris Intermediate School)5670
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norris School District 160)5670
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norris Intermediate School)8369
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Norris School District 160)8369
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norris Intermediate School)6780
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norris School District 160)6780
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norris Intermediate School)6376
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Norris School District 160)6376
 13%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norris Intermediate School)6079
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norris School District 160)6079
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Norris Intermediate School)7287
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Norris School District 160)7287
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students575577
 0.3%
African American33
American Indian02
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2824
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White524534
 1.9%
Two or More Races1711
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%9.7%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norris Intermediate School

Students who attend Norris Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norris Middle School
High : Norris High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Norris Intermediate School.

Norris Intermediate School ranks 88th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Norris Intermediate School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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