Top Rankings
Norfolk Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,471 students in Norfolk Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Norfolk Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
4,471 Students
327,576 Students
# Teachers
296 Teachers
24,241 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Norfolk Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Graduation Rate
94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
# American Indian Students
82 Students
4,360 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
9,615 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,275 Students
67,064 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
21%
# Black Students
63 Students
21,528 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
2,765 Students
210,051 Students
% White Students
62%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
529 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
251 Students
14,429 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
266
19,011
# Students in K Grade:
322
23,400
# Students in 1st Grade:
333
22,974
# Students in 2nd Grade:
322
23,231
# Students in 3rd Grade:
322
22,946
# Students in 4th Grade:
275
23,093
# Students in 5th Grade:
334
22,974
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
23,704
# Students in 7th Grade:
334
24,278
# Students in 8th Grade:
311
24,345
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
23,686
# Students in 10th Grade:
342
24,328
# Students in 11th Grade:
326
24,010
# Students in 12th Grade:
332
25,596
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,429 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,508. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,344 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,429
$15,508
Spending / Student
$12,344
$16,823
Best Norfolk Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Grades: PK-4
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Meadow Ln
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2565
Grades: PK-4
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 184 students
Rank: #55.
Norfolk Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Grades: 5-6
| 653 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Grades: PK-4
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Grades: PK-4
| 215 students
Rank: #88.
Norfolk Senior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 1,333 students
Rank: #99.
Norfolk Jr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Grades: 7-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternatives For Success School
Alternative School
601 W Cedar Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 379-7565
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Grades: PK
| 266 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norfolk Public Schools School District?
Norfolk Public Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,471 students.
What is the rank of Norfolk Public Schools School District?
Norfolk Public Schools School District is ranked #175 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk Public Schools School District?
62% of Norfolk Public Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norfolk Public Schools School District?
Norfolk Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Norfolk Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,344 is less than the state median of $16,823. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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