- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norway, IA
Norway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190483002230
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norway Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 336
- students enrolled
Norway Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Benton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190483002230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Norway Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 190483002230 · Norway, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 15.3:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Community Senior High School (473 students)
Norway Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Norway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Communi
Benton Community Senior High School
473 students
- Atkins Element
Atkins Elementary School
394 students
- This school
Norway Elementary School
336 students
- Benton Communi
Benton Community Middle School
235 students
- Keystone Eleme 176
Keystone Elementary School
176 students
What this shows Norway Elementary School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norway Elementary School compares
Norway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Norway Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton Comm School District reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Community Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atkins Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benton Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keystone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norway Elementary School
How many students attend Norway Elementary School?
Norway Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norway, IA. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norway Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norway Elementary School?
21.0% of students at Norway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norway Elementary School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Norway, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norway Elementary School?
Norway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Benton Comm School District?
Besides Norway Elementary School, Benton Comm School District also operates Benton Community Senior High School (473 students), Atkins Elementary School (394 students), and Benton Community Middle School (235 students). See the Benton Comm School District district page for the complete list.