Norge Elementary School
Norge Elementary School serves 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Norge Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is equal to the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Norge Elementary School's student population of 635 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 635 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Norge Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Norge Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #796 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 80% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 16% |
| Black | 15% | 22% |
| White | 55% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsburg-James City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Norge Elementary School is Warhill High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Toano Middle School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Toano Toano Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 81%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 820 students10
2.0 miles
7817 Richmond Rd
Toano, VA 23168
(757) 566-4251 2 6-8 820 - Williamsburg Warhill High School Math: 80% | Reading: 91%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,376 student10
2.1 miles
4615 Opportunity Way
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-4615 2.1 9-12 1,376 - Williamsburg Stonehouse Elementary School Math: 89% | Reading: 86%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 724 students10
2.5 miles
3651 Rochambeau Dr
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 566-4300 2.5 K-5 724 - Williamsburg Lois Hornsby Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 89%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 945 students10
3.0 miles
850 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9400 3 6-8 945 - Williamsburg J. Blaine Blayton Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 76%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 539 students10
3.3 miles
800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 565-9300 3.3 PK-5 539
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