Norris Elementary

Summary:

Norris Elementary is a public elementary school in Frisco, Texas, serving over 800 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Located in an affluent community, Norris Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional academic performance.

Norris Elementary's standout features include its consistently high STAAR test scores, which significantly outpace the Frisco Independent School District (ISD) and the state of Texas across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in reading, math, and science are particularly impressive, with 5th-grade reading proficiency at 90.08%, compared to 80.13% for Frisco ISD and 53.96% for Texas. Norris Elementary's performance is especially strong in mathematics, with over 90% proficiency in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

Another unique aspect of Norris Elementary is its diverse student population, with a significant Asian majority (over 80%) that sets it apart from the more balanced racial distributions of nearby schools like Sonntag Elementary and Mooneyham Elementary. Despite this unique racial makeup, Norris Elementary maintains consistently high performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and gifted and talented students, indicating its ability to cater to the needs of diverse learners. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with only around 2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the nearby schools and the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10101 Shepton Ln
       Frisco, TX  75035


(469) 633-4075

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,817 Help


Students who attend Norris Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Nelson Middle
High:    Independence High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
83.7%
White:
4.8%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.2% Help


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Compare Details Norris Elementary ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (83.7%), White (4.8%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norris Elementary is 16.3. 28 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norris Elementary is $7,817. 37 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norris Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Norris Elementary 32nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Norris Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 30th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norris Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 97.19 120th 4329 97.2%
2018 96.19 135th 4359 96.9%
2019 92.61 262nd 4479 94.2%
2021 94.27 228th 4578 95.0%
2022 93.95 213th 4581 95.4%
2023 96.66 105th 4647 97.7%
2024 98.85 32nd 4675 99.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.33 550th 961 42.8%
2023 79.70 164th 1099 85.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.97 539th 3226 83.3%
2021 55.88 1184th 3446 65.6%
2022 79.45 374th 3487 89.3%
2023 85.41 250th 3556 93.0%
2024 98.36 19th 3638 99.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.18 158th 3558 95.6%
2019 78.40 343rd 3684 90.7%
2021 82.50 280th 3799 92.6%
2022 48.69 1651st 3952 58.2%
2023 58.18 1183rd 4086 71.0%
2024 91.12 144th 4261 96.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.43 2204th 4264 48.3%
2024 99.46 14th 4560 99.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.59 224th 4306 94.8%
2019 88.16 342nd 4348 92.1%
2021 94.38 190th 4499 95.8%
2022 93.87 164th 4561 96.4%
2023 96.76 75th 4588 98.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.39 440th 3106 85.8%
2019 76.04 301st 3184 90.5%
2021 81.41 222nd 3006 92.6%
2022 75.14 417th 2958 85.9%
2023 76.50 182nd 2980 93.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.60 949th 4240 77.6%
2019 57.67 1484th 4295 65.4%
2021 60.20 1202nd 4331 72.2%
2022 64.73 1139th 4461 74.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.46 98th 4319 97.7%
2019 93.36 199th 4357 95.4%
2021 92.38 270th 4498 94.0%
2022 91.84 256th 4563 94.4%
2023 94.80 145th 4585 96.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.47 185th 1005 81.6%
2019 72.77 196th 1009 80.6%
2021 69.03 262nd 967 72.9%
2022 63.79 355th 957 62.9%
2023 72.88 232nd 1015 77.1%
2024 78.54 116th 1035 88.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.38 579th 2483 76.7%
2019 41.10 1513th 2515 39.8%
2021 66.73 501st 2444 79.5%
2022 86.76 157th 2421 93.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.00 518th 4168 87.6%
2021 67.19 996th 4329 77.0%
2022 80.44 508th 4376 88.4%
2023 58.41 1563rd 4401 64.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 97.74 1st 9 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Norris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.11 1024th 3127 67.3%
2019 54.64 1384th 3142 56.0%
2021 40.79 1903rd 3082 38.3%
2022 32.24 2341st 3082 24.0%
2023 45.89 1790th 3106 42.4%
2024 58.15 1256th 3078 59.2%
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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.

Norris Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Norris Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 159 45 318 29 6 1 9 0 567
2017 164 53 408 36 6 1 15 0 683
2018 168 64 524 31 11 1 18 0 817
2019 88 28 252 18 7 0 18 0 411
2020 85 36 345 28 8 0 19 0 521
2021 102 36 532 30 13 0 26 0 739
2022 73 25 535 22 23 0 24 0 702
2023 48 22 592 22 17 0 27 0 728
2024 31 21 539 11 18 0 24 0 644

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

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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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 567 35.0 16.2 2.5
2017 683 41.5 16.4 3.1
2018 817 42.5 19.1 2.6
2019 411 29.9 13.7 2.9
2020 521 34.8 14.9 3.5
2021 739 43.1 17.1 1.9
2022 702 40.1 17.4 1.6
2023 728 40.1 18.1 2.3
2024 644 39.4 16.3 2.2

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 567 35.0 16.2 2.5
2017 683 41.5 16.4 3.1
2018 817 42.5 19.1 2.6
2019 411 29.9 13.7 2.9
2020 521 34.8 14.9 3.5
2021 739 43.1 17.1 1.9
2022 702 40.1 17.4 1.6
2023 728 40.1 18.1 2.3
2024 644 39.4 16.3 2.2

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 Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $512 (5.6%) $8,606 (94.4%) $9,118
2020 $458 (5.2%) $8,423 (94.8%) $8,882
2021 $378 (4.8%) $7,439 (95.2%) $7,817

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norris Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 262nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 105th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Norris Elementary)8082
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norris Elementary)7687
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6466
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Norris Elementary)6182
 21%
   4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6473
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norris Elementary)5684
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6769
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Norris Elementary)8787
   5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7580
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norris Elementary)8486
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))7976
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Norris Elementary)7454
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))6956
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students411728
 77.1%
African American2822
 21.4%
American Indian717
 142.9%
Asian252592
 134.9%
Hispanic1822
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White8848
 45.5%
Two or More Races1827
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.9%2.3%
 0.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norris Elementary

Students who attend Norris Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Nelson Middle
High : Independence High School

Yes! Norris Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 644 students attended Norris Elementary.

Students at Norris Elementary are 84% Asian, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 2% Hispanic.


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