- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, VA
Norge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510402001775
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norge Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norge Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norge Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Norge Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 510402001775 · Williamsburg, VA Other · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 10.9:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
Norge Elementary held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 53.5 → 53.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Norge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school
Norge Elementary
578 students
What this shows Norge Elementary reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norge Elementary compares
Norge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 26% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 14.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Norge Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Laurel Lane Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
D.J. Montague Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
Standard public school
481 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norge Elementary
How many students attend Norge Elementary?
Norge Elementary has 578 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norge Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% 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 Norge Elementary?
72.4% of students at Norge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norge Elementary is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norge Elementary?
Norge Elementary 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 Norge Elementary rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Norge Elementary ranks #1 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides Norge Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.