- Enrollment
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norfolk, NE
Norfolk Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Norfolk Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 317443001310
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norfolk Jr High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norfolk Jr High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Jr High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Norfolk Jr High School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 317443001310 · Norfolk, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 13.1:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students)
Norfolk Jr High School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Norfolk Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norfolk Senior
Norfolk Senior High School
1,359 students
- This school
Norfolk Jr High School
631 students
- Norfolk Middle
Norfolk Middle School
628 students
- Bel Air Elemen 333
Bel Air Elementary School
333 students
- Little Panther 319
Little Panthers Preschool
319 students
- Jefferson Elem 256
Jefferson Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Norfolk Jr High School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norfolk Jr High School compares
Norfolk Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 36% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Norfolk Jr High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk Public Schools reports $13,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norfolk Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Panthers Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norfolk Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Jr High School
How many students attend Norfolk Jr High School?
Norfolk Jr High School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norfolk, NE. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Jr High School is 13.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% lower 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 Norfolk Jr High School?
42.1% of students at Norfolk Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norfolk Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Norfolk Jr High School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norfolk Jr High School?
Norfolk Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Norfolk Jr High School rank among public schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Jr High School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Norfolk, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Norfolk Jr High School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Middle School (628 students), and Bel Air Elementary School (333 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.