Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norris Elementary - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norris Elementary - 08's student population of 43 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
43 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Norris Elementary - 08 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris Elementary - 08 is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
96%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
9%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norris Elementary - 08's ranking?
Norris Elementary - 08 is ranked #408 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Norris Elementary - 08?
43 students attend Norris Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Norris Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norris Elementary - 08?
Norris Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norris Elementary - 08 offer ?
Norris Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norris Elementary - 08 part of?
Norris Elementary - 08 is part of White River School District 47-1.
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