- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Norris Middle School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 310008801317 · Firth, NE Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 15.6:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Norris High School (736 students)
Norris Middle School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Norris Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norris High Sc
Norris High School
736 students
- This school
Norris Middle School
560 students
- Norris Interme
Norris Intermediate School
535 students
- Norris Element
Norris Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Norris Middle School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norris Middle School compares
Norris Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Norris School Dist 160 reports $11,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.