- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thomson, GA
Norris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130357000459
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norris Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Thomson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 93.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norris Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA.
School address
District: Mcduffie County · Georgia
NCES ID 130357000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Norris Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130357000459 · Thomson, GA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 10.6:1 · 93.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomson High School (962 students)
Norris Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Norris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomson High S
Thomson High School
962 students
- Thomson-Mcduff
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School
667 students
- Maxwell Elemen
Maxwell Elementary School
436 students
- Dearing Elemen
Dearing Elementary School
414 students
- Thomson Elemen 322
Thomson Elementary School
322 students
- This school 287
Norris Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Norris Elementary School reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norris Elementary School compares
Norris Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.8% | ▲ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$15,648
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
139
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 48.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 81.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.1%
White 18.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Norris Elementary School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcduffie County reports $15,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Thomson
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norris Elementary School
How many students attend Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary School has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thomson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Norris Elementary School?
93.8% of students at Norris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norris Elementary School is African American at 72.1% of enrollment, in Thomson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary 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 Norris Elementary School rank among public schools in Thomson?
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Thomson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcduffie County?
Besides Norris Elementary School, Mcduffie County also operates Thomson High School (962 students), Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School (667 students), and Maxwell Elementary School (436 students). See the Mcduffie County district page for the complete list.