Norris Intermediate School

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

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:
88^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,976

Students who attend Norris Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Norris Middle School
High:	Norris High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 577

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.5%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norris Intermediate School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.5%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norris Intermediate School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Norris Intermediate School employs 37.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Norris School District 160:

SchoolDigger ranks Norris School District 160 14^th 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
2015	83.38	45^th	488	90.8%
2016	77.87	77^th	480	84.0%
2017	74.92	101^st	459	78.0%
2018	73.58	96^th	450	78.7%
2019	71.39	107^th	452	76.3%
2021	74.83	90^th	442	79.6%
2022	82.49	62^nd	457	86.4%
2023	77.79	88^th	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
2018	57.38	15^th	30	50.0%
2019	51.05	18^th	43	58.1%
2021	30.71	9^th	13	30.8%
2022	69.96	11^th	31	64.5%
2023	56.33	27^th	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
2018	82.53	28^th	281	90.0%
2019	81.14	28^th	298	90.6%
2021	53.00	127^th	264	51.9%
2022	80.80	26^th	259	90.0%
2023	35.36	225^th	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
2018	65.63	108^th	341	68.3%
2019	70.03	85^th	349	75.6%
2021	73.17	73^rd	318	77.0%
2022	82.36	42^nd	337	87.5%
2023	79.11	64^th	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
2018	76.46	57^th	347	83.6%
2019	68.67	96^th	367	73.8%
2021	68.35	80^th	328	75.6%
2022	77.43	56^th	356	84.3%
2023	75.38	78^th	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	2^nd	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
2018	62.72	126^th	391	67.8%
2019	63.27	123^rd	391	68.5%
2021	64.39	102^nd	368	72.3%
2022	75.92	68^th	388	82.5%
2023	72.42	77^th	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.

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	Total
2014	437	4	5	21	2	0	9	478
2015	439	1	4	21	0	0	9	474
2016	452	2	4	22	3	0	7	490
2017	495	1	6	28	3	0	9	542
2018	509	5	7	27	3	0	8	559
2019	524	3	3	28	0	0	17	575
2020	520	4	4	32	2	0	17	579
2021	512	3	3	31	2	0	16	567
2022	520	3	2	25	4	0	14	568
2023	534	3	2	24	2	1	11	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Norris Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 88^th 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)	68	70	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norris School District 160)	68	70	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norris Intermediate School)	56	70	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norris School District 160)	56	70	14%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norris Intermediate School)	83	69	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norris School District 160)	83	69	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norris Intermediate School)	67	80	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norris School District 160)	67	80	13%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norris Intermediate School)	63	76	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norris School District 160)	63	76	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norris Intermediate School)	60	79	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norris School District 160)	60	79	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Norris Intermediate School)	72	87	15%
5th Grade Science (Norris School District 160)	72	87	15%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	575	577	0.3%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	28	24	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	524	534	1.9%
Two or More Races	17	11	35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13%	9.7%	3.3%

Schools Near Norris Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)			NSCAS Mathematics (2023)			NSCAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norris Intermediate School	Public	3-5	25211 South 68 Street	Firth	68358	Lancaster County	Norris School District 160	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 791-0040	577	38	15.2	9.7%	534 (92.5%)	3 (0.5%)	24 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)	77.8	88^th of 459 public elementary schools	80.8%		82.5	62^nd of 457 public elementary schools	86.4%	26	70.0	69.0	76.0	70.0	80.0	79.0	87.0	$10,976	$141	$9,830
Norris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	25211 S 68th St	Firth	68358	Lancaster County	Norris School District 160	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 791-0030	554	33	16.6	11.7%	525 (94.8%)	3 (0.5%)	16 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)								(n/a)								$13,975	$1,273	$11,281
Elementary At Bennet	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Dogwood	Bennet	68317	Lancaster County	Palmyra District O R 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 782-3535	400	28	14.4	20.3%	376 (94.0%)	8 (2.0%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	71.2	126^th of 459 public elementary schools	72.5%		69.4	121^st of 457 public elementary schools	73.5%	5	76.0	59.0	75.0	68.0	55.0	79.0	94.0	$13,613	$477	$11,809
Wysong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7901 Blanchard Boulevard	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1185	697	42	16.7	7.5%	621 (89.1%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.3%)	21 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	84.4	47^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.8%		88.8	25^th of 457 public elementary schools	94.5%	22	77.0	70.0	83.0	80.0	74.0	83.0	95.0	$11,221	$674	$9,101
Cavett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7701 S 36th St	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1131	564	35	15.9	21.1%	423 (75.0%)	15 (2.7%)	57 (10.1%)	16 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.7%)	83.9	50^th of 459 public elementary schools	89.1%		86	37^th of 457 public elementary schools	91.9%	13	76.0	67.0	79.0	81.0	80.0	83.0	94.0	$13,757	$1,029	$10,839
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7401 Jacobs Creek Drive	Lincoln	68512	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1121	762	48	16.0	17.2%	579 (76.0%)	19 (2.5%)	42 (5.5%)	81 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (5.2%)	91.2	15^th of 459 public elementary schools	96.7%		90.4	19^th of 457 public elementary schools	95.8%	4	89.0	83.0	79.0	91.0	87.0	87.0	92.0	$12,263	$873	$10,020
Humann Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6720 Rockwood Ln	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1145	525	38	13.9	33.0%	402 (76.6%)	25 (4.8%)	38 (7.2%)	10 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.0%)	73.4	113^th of 459 public elementary schools	75.4%		77	78^th of 457 public elementary schools	82.9%	35	68.0	69.0	77.0	63.0	76.0	78.0	83.0	$15,776	$1,350	$12,743
Kloefkorn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6601 Glass Ridge Drive	Lincoln	68526	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1148	486	30	16.1	11.7%	393 (80.9%)	7 (1.4%)	31 (6.4%)	25 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	88.2	26^th of 459 public elementary schools	94.3%		84.6	48^th of 457 public elementary schools	89.5%	22	91.0	77.0	78.0	90.0	75.0	82.0	94.0	$13,006	$1,173	$10,192
Maxey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5200 S 75th St	Lincoln	68516	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1153	688	44	15.4	19.3%	535 (77.8%)	10 (1.5%)	28 (4.1%)	74 (10.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.8%)	83.2	55^th of 459 public elementary schools	88.0%		86.2	35^th of 457 public elementary schools	92.3%	20	80.0	79.0	76.0	78.0	83.0	78.0	84.0	$13,322	$980	$10,809
Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5230 Tipperary Trail	Lincoln	68512	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1142	421	31	13.7	19.0%	292 (69.4%)	32 (7.6%)	43 (10.2%)	17 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.6%)	57.8	199^th of 459 public elementary schools	56.6%		65.2	145^th of 457 public elementary schools	68.3%	54	74.0	37.0	77.0	65.0	49.0	68.0	87.0	$14,966	$1,233	$12,097

Frequently Asked Questions about Norris Intermediate School

What schools do graduates of Norris Intermediate School attend?

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

Middle : Norris Middle School
High : Norris High School

Is Norris Intermediate School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Norris Intermediate School?

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

How many students attend Norris Intermediate School?

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

What district is Norris Intermediate School in?

Norris School District 160

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