Enrollment
362
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ely, NV
David E Norman Elementary
Federal NCES profile for David E Norman Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320051000255
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David E Norman Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Ely · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- students per teacher
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
David E Norman Elementary has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David E Norman Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Ely, NV.
School address
District: White Pine County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320051000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David E Norman Elementary compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at David E Norman Elementary
David E Norman Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ely, Nevada, enrolling 362 students.
At 19.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 93.4% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 362 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ely's public schools, it stands alongside Early Childhood (13 students): David E Norman Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount.
White Pine County School District also operates White Pine High School (365 students) and White Pine Middle School (233 students) alongside David E Norman Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How David E Norman Elementary compares
David E Norman Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 22% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 57% in Nevada - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,454
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, David E Norman Elementary is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Pine County School District, which includes David E Norman Elementary.
$16,637
Per student
+1%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 63.6%
Federal 15.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How David E Norman Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| White Pine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mcgill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lund High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lund Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to David E Norman Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 57
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Ely
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about David E Norman Elementary
How many students attend David E Norman Elementary?
David E Norman Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ely, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David E Norman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at David E Norman Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 7% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David E Norman Elementary?
93.4% of students at David E Norman Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David E Norman Elementary?
The largest demographic group at David E Norman Elementary is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Ely, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David E Norman Elementary?
David E Norman Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David E Norman Elementary rank among public schools in Ely?
By Resource Investment Index, David E Norman Elementary ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Ely, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ely on the city page.
Is David E Norman Elementary a good school?
David E Norman Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in White Pine County School District?
Besides David E Norman Elementary, White Pine County School District also operates White Pine High School (365 students), White Pine Middle School (233 students), and Mcgill Elementary (131 students). See the White Pine County School District district page for the complete list.
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