Enrollment
631
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norfolk Jr High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norfolk Jr High School
Norfolk Jr High School is a large middle school in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolling 631 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 631 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Norfolk Public Schools spends $13,172 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students) and Norfolk Middle School (628 students) alongside Norfolk Jr High School.
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 Norfolk Jr High School compares
Norfolk Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk Public Schools, which includes Norfolk Jr High School.
$13,172
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.4%
State 27.0%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 1,359
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Norfolk Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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