Norway Elementary School
Norway Elementary School serves 327 students in grades 4-6.
Norway Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa 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 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Norway Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 327 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Norway Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Norway Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #590 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 94% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Benton Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Norway Elementary School is Iowa Valley Junior Senior High School (10.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Atkins Elementary School (7.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atkins Atkins Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-3 | 371 students10
7.0 miles
217 4th Ave
Atkins, IA 52206
(319) 446-7525 7 PK-3 371 - Amana Amana Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 145 students10
7.5 miles
3023 220th Trail
Amana, IA 52203
(319) 622-3255 7.5 PK-5 145 - Cedar Rapids Coolidge Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 477 students10
10.2 miles
6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2167 10.2 PK-5 477 - Marengo Iowa Valley Elementary School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 343 students10
10.2 miles
151 E May
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3812 10.2 PK-6 343 - Marengo Iowa Valley Junior Senior High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 241 students10
10.2 miles
359 E Hilton St
Marengo, IA 52301
(319) 642-3332 10.2 7-12 241
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