Enrollment
560
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Firth, NE
Norris Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norris Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310008801317
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norris Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Firth · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Norris Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Firth, NE.
School address
District: Norris School Dist 160 · Nebraska
NCES ID 310008801317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norris Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norris Middle School
Norris Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Firth, Nebraska, enrolling 560 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.4% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Nebraska average.
Enrollment of 560 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norris School Dist 160 spends $10,970 per pupil, 38% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Norris School Dist 160 also operates Norris High School (736 students) and Norris Intermediate School (535 students) alongside Norris Middle 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 Middle School compares
Norris Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 73% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 76% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$10,970
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Norris Middle School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norris School Dist 160, which includes Norris Middle School.
$10,970
Per student
-38%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 23.5%
Federal 7.8%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norris Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norris Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norris Middle School
How many students attend Norris Middle School?
Norris Middle School has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Firth, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norris Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norris Middle School?
8.4% of students at Norris Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norris Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norris Middle School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Firth, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norris Middle School?
Norris Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Firth?
By Resource Investment Index, Norris Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Firth, 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 Firth on the city page.
Is Norris Middle School a good school?
Norris Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Nebraska 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 Norris School Dist 160?
Besides Norris Middle School, Norris School Dist 160 also operates Norris High School (736 students), Norris Intermediate School (535 students), and Norris Elementary School (512 students). See the Norris School Dist 160 district page for the complete list.
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