Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norge Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Williamsburg, VA, covering approximately 25.2 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school to take about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 5.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norge Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
578 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Norge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norge Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1037 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
19%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norge Elementary School's ranking?
Norge Elementary School is ranked #1037 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Norge Elementary School often compared to?
Norge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stonehouse Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Norge Elementary School?
578 students attend Norge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Norge Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norge Elementary School?
Norge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norge Elementary School offer ?
Norge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norge Elementary School part of?
Norge Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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