Enrollment
628
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norfolk, NE
Norfolk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norfolk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317443000303
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norfolk Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norfolk Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Middle School ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norfolk Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norfolk Middle School
Norfolk Middle School is a large elementary school in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 46.8% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Nebraska average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 628 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 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
11.3% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students) and Norfolk Jr High School (631 students) alongside Norfolk Middle 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 Middle School compares
Norfolk Middle 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 51% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Norfolk Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bel Air Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Little Panthers Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norfolk Middle 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- 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 elementary 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 (~628 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Middle School
How many students attend Norfolk Middle School?
Norfolk Middle School has 628 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norfolk, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norfolk Middle School?
46.8% of students at Norfolk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norfolk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norfolk Middle School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norfolk Middle School?
Norfolk Middle 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Middle 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 Middle School a good school?
Norfolk Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska 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 Norfolk Public Schools?
Besides Norfolk Middle School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Senior High School (1,359 students), Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), and Bel Air Elementary School (333 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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