- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
David E Norman Elementary shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 320051000255 · Ely, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 19.1:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: White Pine High School (365 students)
David E Norman Elementary shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
David E Norman Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White Pine Hig
White Pine High School
365 students
- This school
David E Norman Elementary
362 students
- White Pine Mid
White Pine Middle School
233 students
- Mcgill Element 131
Mcgill Elementary
131 students
- Lund High Scho 59
Lund High School
59 students
- Lund Elementar 57
Lund Elementary
57 students
What this shows David E Norman Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How David E Norman Elementary compares
David E Norman Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nevada avg of $16,469
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for White Pine County School District reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~362 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), down 33.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.