NORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
554 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Norris Elementary School, located in Firth, Nebraska, serves as a key component of the Norris School District, a district widely recognized for its strong community involvement and academic performance. The school caters to students in the primary grade levels, focusing on building a foundational environment that emphasizes both core academic subjects and social-emotional development. As part of a consolidated school system serving a broad rural and suburban area, the elementary school is known for its commitment to small-town values while utilizing modern instructional techniques to prepare students for success in the higher grades.
The campus itself is integrated into the larger Norris district footprint, which is noted for its high-quality facilities and active parent-teacher engagement. The school’s culture typically centers on the "Titan" identity, fostering a sense of school pride and community belonging among students and staff. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and maintaining a robust connection with the surrounding Lancaster County community, Norris Elementary provides a stable and supportive educational atmosphere aimed at fostering lifelong learners.
The campus itself is integrated into the larger Norris district footprint, which is noted for its high-quality facilities and active parent-teacher engagement. The school’s culture typically centers on the "Titan" identity, fostering a sense of school pride and community belonging among students and staff. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and maintaining a robust connection with the surrounding Lancaster County community, Norris Elementary provides a stable and supportive educational atmosphere aimed at fostering lifelong learners.
554
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 525 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White525 (94.8 %)
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Hispanic16 (2.9 %)
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Two or More7 (1.3 %)
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Black3 (0.5 %)
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Asian2 (0.4 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
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: | NORRIS SCHOOL DIST 160 |
| Phone: | (402)791-0030 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 554 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 16.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 33 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 8 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
58
Kindergarten
165
Grade 1
143
Grade 2
188
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 58 |
| Kindergarten | 165 |
| Grade 1 | 143 |
| Grade 2 | 188 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 239 | 43.1% |
| Male | 315 | 56.9% |
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