Norris Elementary School

304 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Norris Elementary School, located in Thomson, Georgia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the McDuffie County School District. Committed to the academic and personal growth of its student body, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of young learners. Through a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty focuses on fostering essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, preparing students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Norris Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often serving as a hub for student-centered activities and parent engagement. The school staff works to cultivate a positive school culture that prioritizes student character development alongside academic achievement. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, the school aims to create an inclusive space where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

304

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	9
Black	216
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Black
216 (71.1 %)
White
68 (22.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
9 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	McDuffie County
Phone:	(706)986-4600
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 145

Grade 5 159