Enrollment
287
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norris Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norris Elementary School
Norris Elementary School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Thomson, Georgia, enrolling 287 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Norris Elementary School is leaner than roughly 92% of Georgia schools and 26% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 93.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Georgia schools, with 287 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and White (19%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 234 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 287 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Thomson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomson Elementary School (322 students): Norris Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 12.9:1).
Mcduffie County also operates Thomson High School (962 students) and Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School (667 students) alongside Norris Elementary 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 Norris Elementary School compares
Norris Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,811
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mcduffie County, which includes Norris Elementary School.
$13,811
Per student
0%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.3%
State 47.6%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~287 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Norris Elementary School a good school?
Norris Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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