Norris Elementary - 08

White River School District 47-1
331 School Loop
Norris, SD 57560
45 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Norris Elementary, located at 331 School Loop in Norris, South Dakota, serves as a vital educational facility within the White River School District. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to local students, fostering an environment focused on core learning and community connection. As a part of the broader White River School system, the school aims to support the educational needs of the region while maintaining close ties to the families and culture of the surrounding area.

The school operates under the umbrella of the White River School District, which emphasizes student growth, cultural integration, and preparation for future academic success. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, Norris Elementary plays a key role in the district’s mission to equip students with the essential skills necessary for their educational journey. For more information regarding curriculum, administrative updates, or district-wide initiatives, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us](http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us).
45
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    43 (95.6 %)
  • White
    2 (4.4 %)
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: White River School District 47-1
Phone: (605)462-6455
Website: http://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 40
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
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 6
Gender Ratio