Enrollment
1,359
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 317443001311
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norfolk Senior High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk Senior High School is a large high school in Norfolk, Nebraska, enrolling 1,359 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nebraska, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,359 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norfolk Public Schools spends $13,172 per pupil, 25% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Norfolk Public Schools also operates Norfolk Jr High School (631 students) and Norfolk Middle School (628 students) alongside Norfolk Senior 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 Senior High School compares
Norfolk Senior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,172
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norfolk Public Schools, which includes Norfolk Senior 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 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
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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 high 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 (~1,359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Norfolk Senior High School a good school?
Norfolk Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nebraska. 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 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.
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