Serving 879 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Norris Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norris Elementary School's student population of 879 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norris Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
50%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Norris Elementary School?
879 students attend Norris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Norris Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norris Elementary School offer ?
Norris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Norris Elementary School part of?
Norris Elementary School is part of Norris Elementary School District.
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