Is Norris Elementary a good school?

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

How many students attend Norris Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 728 students attended Norris Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Norris Elementary?

Students at Norris Elementary are 81% Asian, 7% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Norris Elementary attend?

Students who attend Norris Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Nelson Middle High : Independence High School

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:
32^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,817

Students who attend Norris Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Nelson Middle
High:	Independence High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 728

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

81.3%

White:

6.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norris Elementary ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2^nd among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (81.3%), White (6.6%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norris Elementary is 18.1. 37 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Norris Elementary employs 40.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norris Elementary is $7,817. 36 elementary schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Norris Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

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

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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
2017	97.19	120^th	4329	97.2%
2018	96.19	135^th	4359	96.9%
2019	92.61	262^nd	4479	94.2%
2021	94.27	228^th	4578	95.0%
2022	93.95	213^th	4581	95.4%
2023	96.66	105^th	4647	97.7%
2024	98.85	32^nd	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	550^th	961	42.8%
2023	79.70	164^th	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
2018	72.97	539^th	3226	83.3%
2021	55.88	1184^th	3446	65.6%
2022	79.45	374^th	3487	89.3%
2023	85.41	250^th	3556	93.0%

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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
2018	87.18	158^th	3558	95.6%
2019	78.40	343^rd	3684	90.7%
2021	82.50	280^th	3799	92.6%
2022	48.69	1651^st	3952	58.2%
2023	58.18	1183^rd	4086	71.0%

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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	2204^th	4264	48.3%

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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
2018	92.59	224^th	4306	94.8%
2019	88.16	342^nd	4348	92.1%
2021	94.38	190^th	4499	95.8%
2022	93.87	164^th	4561	96.4%
2023	96.76	75^th	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
2018	75.39	440^th	3106	85.8%
2019	76.04	301^st	3184	90.5%
2021	81.41	222^nd	3006	92.6%
2022	75.14	417^th	2958	85.9%
2023	76.50	182^nd	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
2018	66.60	949^th	4240	77.6%
2019	57.67	1484^th	4295	65.4%
2021	60.20	1202^nd	4331	72.2%
2022	64.73	1139^th	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
2018	96.46	98^th	4319	97.7%
2019	93.36	199^th	4357	95.4%
2021	92.38	270^th	4498	94.0%
2022	91.84	256^th	4563	94.4%
2023	94.80	145^th	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
2018	74.47	185^th	1005	81.6%
2019	72.77	196^th	1009	80.6%
2021	69.03	262^nd	967	72.9%
2022	63.79	355^th	957	62.9%
2023	72.88	232^nd	1015	77.1%

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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
2018	66.38	579^th	2483	76.7%
2019	41.10	1513^th	2515	39.8%
2021	66.73	501^st	2444	79.5%
2022	86.76	157^th	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
2018	79.00	518^th	4168	87.6%
2021	67.19	996^th	4329	77.0%
2022	80.44	508^th	4376	88.4%
2023	58.41	1563^rd	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	1^st	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
2018	63.11	1024^th	3127	67.3%
2019	54.64	1384^th	3142	56.0%
2021	40.79	1903^rd	3082	38.3%
2022	32.24	2341^st	3082	24.0%
2023	45.89	1790^th	3106	42.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	159	45	318	29	6	1	9	567
2017	164	53	408	36	6	1	15	683
2018	168	64	524	31	11	1	18	817
2019	88	28	252	18	7	0	18	411
2020	85	36	345	28	8	0	19	521
2021	102	36	532	30	13	0	26	739
2022	73	25	535	22	23	0	24	702
2023	48	22	592	22	17	0	27	728

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 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

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

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 Elementary

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

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 262^nd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 105^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Norris Elementary)	80	82	2%
3rd Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norris Elementary)	76	87	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	66	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Norris Elementary)	61	82	21%
4th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	64	73	9%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norris Elementary)	56	84	28%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	67	69	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Norris Elementary)	87	87
5th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	75	80	5%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norris Elementary)	84	86	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	79	76	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Norris Elementary)	74	54	20%
5th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	69	56	13%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	411	728	77.1%
African American	28	22	21.4%
American Indian	7	17	142.9%
Asian	252	592	134.9%
Hispanic	18	22	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	88	48	45.5%
Two or More Races	18	27	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.9%	2.3%	0.6%

Schools Near Norris Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norris Elementary	Public	K-5	10101 Shepton Ln	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4075	728	40	18.1	2.3%	48 (6.6%)	22 (3.0%)	22 (3.0%)	592 (81.3%)	17 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.7%)	98.8	32^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	99.3%		96.7	105^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.7%	73	83.3	86.1	90.1	93.5	92.3	90.9	65.3	$7,817	$378	$7,439
Ashley Elementary	Public	K-5	15601 Christopher Ln	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3700	611	36	17.0	11.5%	168 (27.5%)	65 (10.6%)	46 (7.5%)	302 (49.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.6%)	92	294^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.7%		85.5	553^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	88.1%	259	72.7	77.2	79.5	63.9	58.8	82.2	50.0	$9,194	$378	$8,816
Liscano Elementary	Public	K-5	11222 Mammoth Cave Ln	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-2275	703	39	17.8	2.8%	67 (9.5%)	19 (2.7%)	15 (2.1%)	563 (80.1%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)	98.3	52^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	98.9%		97.4	77^th of 4647 public elementary schools	98.3%	25	79.6	85.0	90.5	76.8	81.0	92.6	70.3	$7,710	$378	$7,332
Ogle Elementary	Public	K-4	4200 Big Fork Trl	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 633-3525	716	39	18.2	21.9%	213 (29.7%)	128 (17.9%)	104 (14.5%)	230 (32.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.6%)	78	827^th of 4675 public elementary schools	82.3%		79.3	793^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	82.9%	34	58.9	58.7		62.7	55.6			$7,533	$422	$7,111
McSpedden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	14140 Countrybrook Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-4025	778	44	17.5	6.3%	126 (16.2%)	34 (4.4%)	41 (5.3%)	544 (69.9%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	98.8	34^th of 4675 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.2	47^th of 4647 public elementary schools	99.0%	13	82.8	91.8	90.4	83.6	86.7	88.9	64.7	$8,109	$378	$7,731
Sonntag Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Reagan Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 633-3850	545	38	14.2	29.9%	196 (36.0%)	118 (21.7%)	61 (11.2%)	117 (21.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.4%)	74.1	975^th of 4675 public elementary schools	79.1%		71.5	1103^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	76.3%	128	63.1	53.9	80.6	54.6	35.9	79.2	33.8	$10,593	$498	$10,095
Mooneyham Elementary	Public	K-5	2301 Eden Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3650	630	36	17.3	10.8%	154 (24.4%)	71 (11.3%)	55 (8.7%)	295 (46.8%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.6%)	94.7	194^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.9%		92.7	277^th of 4647 public elementary schools	94.0%	83	75.0	84.4	83.3	68.8	66.1	77.7	53.5	$8,557	$378	$8,179
Comstock Elementary	Public	K-4	7152 Silverado Trail	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3900	754	43	17.4	11.1%	262 (34.7%)	81 (10.7%)	69 (9.2%)	287 (38.1%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.4%)	93.3	240^th of 4675 public elementary schools	94.9%		95.7	150^th of 4647 public elementary schools	96.8%	90	65.6	81.9		66.2	78.8			$8,216	$378	$7,838
Gunstream Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7600 Rockyridge Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3100	614	39	15.5	18.2%	209 (34.0%)	65 (10.6%)	77 (12.5%)	219 (35.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.5%)	88.7	418^th of 4675 public elementary schools	91.1%		86	529^th of 4647 public elementary schools	88.6%	111	69.8	77.1	82.4	70.8	61.1	72.3	33.6	$9,792	$378	$9,414
Isbell Elementary	Public	K-5	6000 Maltby Dr	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 633-3400	688	45	15.2	7.0%	157 (22.8%)	28 (4.1%)	36 (5.2%)	420 (61.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.4%)	92.2	289^th of 4675 public elementary schools	93.8%		95	173^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	96.3%	116	70.8	77.4	79.5	61.6	65.2	80.7	49.4	$8,427	$378	$8,049

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