Norman-Sims Elementary

Summary:

Norman-Sims Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 278 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District, which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norman-Sims Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 8.33% to 31.82%, compared to 55.65% to 62.05% for the Austin ISD district and 48.85% to 53.96% for the state of Texas. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) student subgroups. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 10.2 in 2020-2021 to 19.8 in 2022-2023.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Austin ISD district, such as Pecan Springs Elementary, Govalle Elementary, Oak Springs Elementary, and Ortega Elementary, also perform poorly on academic measures, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Texas elementary schools. However, Blanton Elementary, also within the Austin ISD district but located further away, performs significantly better, ranking in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools. Schools outside the Austin ISD district, such as Oak Meadows Elementary (Manor ISD) and the charter schools KIPP Alegria Pri (KIPP Texas Public Schools) and The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key (Valere Public Schools), also generally perform better than Norman-Sims Elementary on academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4001 Tannehill Ln
       Austin, TX  78721-2399


(512) 414-2347

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4483rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,709 Help


Students who attend Norman-Sims Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Martin Middle
High:    Lbj Echs

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
African American:
41.0%
Asian:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.7% Help


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Compare Details Norman-Sims Elementary ranks worse than 95.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 68th among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), African American (41%), Asian (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norman-Sims Elementary is 19.8. 76 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norman-Sims Elementary is $14,709, which is the 11th highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Norman-Sims Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norman-Sims Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.11 3448th 3465 0.5%
2005 9.67 3382nd 3475 2.7%
2006 3.90 3451st 3476 0.7%
2007 4.78 3686th 3724 1.0%
2008 1.50 3759th 3768 0.2%
2009 27.60 3293rd 3884 15.2%
2010 34.94 3073rd 3937 21.9%
2011 47.14 2587th 4095 36.8%
2012 34.46 3191st 4206 24.1%
2013 23.99 3647th 4221 13.6%
2014 26.11 3576th 4260 16.1%
2015 25.72 3541st 4320 18.0%
2016 14.60 3945th 4286 8.0%
2017 39.61 2544th 4329 41.2%
2018 28.68 3264th 4359 25.1%
2019 44.64 2377th 4479 46.9%
2021 13.52 4315th 4578 5.7%
2022 17.81 4059th 4581 11.4%
2023 11.43 4413th 4647 5.0%
2024 10.68 4483rd 4675 4.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.33 1200th 3226 62.8%
2019 75.08 454th 3333 86.4%
2021 28.74 2730th 3446 20.8%
2022 59.26 1127th 3487 67.7%
2023 31.17 2720th 3556 23.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.31 2213th 3558 37.8%
2022 28.82 3119th 3952 21.1%
2023 33.86 2821st 4086 31.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.64 2723rd 4264 36.1%
2019 53.16 1828th 4309 57.6%
2021 18.64 4101st 4451 7.9%
2022 23.25 3880th 4477 13.3%
2023 17.78 4191st 4521 7.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.14 2801st 4306 35.0%
2019 54.95 1779th 4348 59.1%
2021 14.31 4265th 4499 5.2%
2022 18.98 4058th 4561 11.0%
2023 18.58 4104th 4588 10.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.27 2926th 3106 5.8%
2019 67.12 1026th 3184 67.8%
2021 9.49 2848th 3006 5.3%
2022 21.38 2670th 2958 9.7%
2023 11.13 2852nd 2980 4.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.59 2398th 4240 43.4%
2019 60.77 1292nd 4295 69.9%
2021 24.88 3730th 4331 13.9%
2022 42.56 2627th 4461 41.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.95 3774th 4319 12.6%
2019 32.67 3163rd 4357 27.4%
2021 15.91 4135th 4498 8.1%
2022 20.70 3947th 4563 13.5%
2023 7.90 4473rd 4585 2.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.47 1442nd 2483 41.9%
2019 55.57 925th 2515 63.2%
2021 31.28 1802nd 2444 26.3%
2022 39.02 1500th 2421 38.0%
2023 28.25 1921st 2443 21.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norman-Sims Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.80 2285th 4168 45.2%
2019 58.12 1495th 4188 64.3%
2021 14.43 4165th 4329 3.8%
2022 22.11 3850th 4376 12.0%
2023 11.75 4260th 4401 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 10, 2010

Open Quote Up until last year I would have given Norman 1 star. However; since the introduction of our new principal, Floretta Andrews, the school has made a complete turn-around. I cannot tell you how happy I am to have my kids in a school run by her. She is there to hear the parents concerns 100% of the time- something I NEVER experienced prior to her coming. I am excited to see just how far our school will be able to go throught the coming years! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Norman-Sims Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 18 219 0 25 5 n/a n/a 0 267
1990 21 212 1 36 7 n/a n/a 0 277
1991 20 221 2 34 2 n/a n/a 0 279
1992 16 220 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 277
1993 12 222 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1994 11 235 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1995 16 261 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 16 261 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 13 245 0 202 1 n/a n/a 0 461
1998 9 228 0 275 1 n/a n/a 0 513
1999 14 202 0 308 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2000 18 163 0 288 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 15 186 0 339 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 9 163 0 391 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 9 163 0 391 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 16 188 0 360 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 10 219 0 363 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 6 183 1 377 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2007 8 210 2 369 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2008 3 207 0 188 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 3 192 0 187 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2010 5 155 0 154 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2011 6 158 0 158 1 0 5 0 328
2012 5 151 0 177 2 1 6 0 342
2013 11 148 1 144 2 0 12 0 318
2014 10 116 2 148 2 0 4 0 282
2015 11 137 1 147 1 0 2 0 299
2016 7 165 0 142 2 1 2 0 319
2017 6 129 0 126 0 0 2 0 263
2018 1 95 0 92 0 2 2 0 192
2019 4 67 0 70 0 1 6 0 148
2020 2 59 0 59 0 1 5 0 126
2021 5 110 0 129 0 0 3 0 247
2022 8 123 1 148 0 0 9 0 289
2023 6 114 12 141 1 0 4 0 278

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 Norman-Sims Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 267 n/a n/a n/a
1990 277 25.0 11.0 n/a
1991 279 25.2 11.0 n/a
1992 277 20.7 13.3 72.2
1993 272 21.0 13.0 91.2
1994 293 23.0 12.7 77.8
1995 417 25.0 16.7 86.8
1996 417 25.0 16.7 86.8
1997 461 29.3 15.7 87.9
1998 513 32.9 15.6 87.3
1999 524 31.8 16.5 87.8
2000 469 35.9 13.1 86.6
2001 540 36.1 15.0 85.4
2002 563 37.0 15.2 91.1
2003 563 37.0 15.2 91.1
2004 564 34.4 16.4 91.5
2005 592 40.8 14.5 73
2006 567 39.4 14.4 68.1
2007 589 37.4 15.7 96.3
2008 398 28.8 13.8 95.5
2009 382 28.8 13.2 96.3
2010 314 26.9 11.6 95.9
2011 328 27.0 12.1 96
2012 342 25.4 13.4 98
2013 318 23.6 13.4 95.6
2014 282 24.1 11.7 95.4
2015 299 23.0 13.0 96
2016 319 23.0 13.8 96.9
2017 263 22.4 11.6 92.8
2018 192 12.0 16.0 97.4
2019 148 10.9 13.5 95.3
2020 126 13.0 9.6 96.8
2021 247 24.0 10.2 94.7
2022 289 24.4 11.8 92
2023 278 14.0 19.8 95.7

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 Norman-Sims Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 267 n/a n/a n/a
1990 277 25.0 11.0 n/a
1991 279 25.2 11.0 n/a
1992 277 20.7 13.3 72.2
1993 272 21.0 13.0 91.2
1994 293 23.0 12.7 77.8
1995 417 25.0 16.7 86.8
1996 417 25.0 16.7 86.8
1997 461 29.3 15.7 87.9
1998 513 32.9 15.6 87.3
1999 524 31.8 16.5 87.8
2000 469 35.9 13.1 86.6
2001 540 36.1 15.0 85.4
2002 563 37.0 15.2 91.1
2003 563 37.0 15.2 91.1
2004 564 34.4 16.4 91.5
2005 592 40.8 14.5 73
2006 567 39.4 14.4 68.1
2007 589 37.4 15.7 96.3
2008 398 28.8 13.8 95.5
2009 382 28.8 13.2 96.3
2010 314 26.9 11.6 95.9
2011 328 27.0 12.1 96
2012 342 25.4 13.4 98
2013 318 23.6 13.4 95.6
2014 282 24.1 11.7 95.4
2015 299 23.0 13.0 96
2016 319 23.0 13.8 96.9
2017 263 22.4 11.6 92.8
2018 192 12.0 16.0 97.4
2019 148 10.9 13.5 95.3
2020 126 13.0 9.6 96.8
2021 247 24.0 10.2 94.7
2022 289 24.4 11.8 92
2023 278 14.0 19.8 95.7

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 Norman-Sims Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,068 (17.1%) $10,004 (82.9%) $12,073
2020 $1,142 (9.5%) $10,918 (90.5%) $12,061
2021 $973 (6.6%) $13,736 (93.4%) $14,709

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norman-Sims Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2377th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4413th of 4647 Elementary schools
 41.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Norman-Sims Elementary)2116
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norman-Sims Elementary)3215
 17%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Norman-Sims Elementary)1632
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norman-Sims Elementary)4015
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Norman-Sims Elementary)5716
 41%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norman-Sims Elementary)8234
 48%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Norman-Sims Elementary)7216
 56%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students148278
 87.8%
African American67114
 70.1%
American Indian01
Asian012
Hispanic70141
 101.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White46
 50%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.3%95.7%
 0.4%


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Norman-Sims Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Norman-Sims Elementary.

Students at Norman-Sims Elementary are 51% Hispanic, 41% African American, 4% Asian, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Norman-Sims Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Middle
High : Lbj Echs


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