- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norfolk, NE
Norfolk Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Norfolk Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317443001311
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norfolk Senior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska.
- #10 of 11
- public schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norfolk Senior High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Senior High School ranks #10 of 11 public schools in Norfolk, NE.
School address
District: Norfolk Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317443001311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Norfolk Senior High School held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.4 → 80.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 317443001311 · Norfolk, NE High · MID · TRAD
1,359 enr · 16.2:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Norfolk Jr High School (631 students)
Norfolk Senior High School held near 1,359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.4 → 80.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Norfolk Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norfolk Senior High School
1,359 students
- Norfolk Jr Hig
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 Senior High School reports 1,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norfolk Senior High School compares
Norfolk Senior 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▲ 17% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$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
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
171
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Norfolk Senior High School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norfolk Middle School | Smaller | Higher 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norfolk Senior 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 high 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 (~1,359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Senior High School
How many students attend Norfolk Senior High School?
Norfolk Senior High School has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norfolk, NE. CCD year-over-year: 1,346 (2022-23) → 1,359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Senior High School is 16.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norfolk Senior High School?
36.1% of students at Norfolk Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norfolk Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Norfolk Senior High School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Norfolk, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norfolk Senior High School?
Norfolk Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Senior High School ranks #10 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 Senior High School, Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Jr High School (631 students), Norfolk Middle School (628 students), and Bel Air Elementary School (333 students). See the Norfolk Public Schools district page for the complete list.