Top Rankings
Norfolk School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,541 students in Norfolk School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Norfolk School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,100 Schools
# Students
4,541 Students
328,496 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
24,032 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norfolk 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 246 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
62%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
30%
22%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
60%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,222 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,464. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,153 is less than the state median of $16,776. 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
$13,222
$15,464
Spending / Student
$12,153
$16,776
Best Norfolk School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1703 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2561
Grades: PK-4
| 193 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
| 199 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 S 2nd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2557
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550
Grades: PK-4
| 216 students
Rank: #66.
Norfolk Senior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 1,359 students
Rank: #77.
Norfolk Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569
Grades: 5-6
| 609 students
Rank: #88.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Cottonwood St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2546
Grades: PK-4
| 249 students
Rank: #99.
Norfolk Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516
Grades: 7-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1010.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544
Grades: PK-4
| 210 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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Grades: PK
| 305 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norfolk School District?
Norfolk School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,541 students.
What is the rank of Norfolk School District?
Norfolk School District is ranked #153 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norfolk School District?
60% of Norfolk School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norfolk School District?
Norfolk School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Norfolk School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,153 is less than the state median of $16,776. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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