- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, NE
Norwood Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norwood Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317284001167
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood Park Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #16 of 45
- schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Park Elementary School ranks #16 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE.
School address
District: Lincoln Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317284001167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Norwood Park Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 317284001167 · Lincoln, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 10.9:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest High School (2,110 students)
Norwood Park Elementary School held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Norwood Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwest High
Southwest High School
2,110 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,086 students
- Lincoln East H
Lincoln East High School
1,982 students
- North Star Hig
North Star High School
1,927 students
- Lincoln Southe
Lincoln Southeast High School
1,848 students
- This school 251
Norwood Park Elementary School
251 students
What this shows Norwood Park Elementary School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwood Park Elementary School compares
Norwood Park Elementary 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 89% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 29% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$13,573
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Norwood Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln Public Schools reports $13,573 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwood Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Star High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Southeast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,086
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,927
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norwood Park Elementary School
How many students attend Norwood Park Elementary School?
Norwood Park Elementary School has 251 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, NE. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood Park Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 31% 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 Norwood Park Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Norwood Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norwood Park Elementary School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Lincoln, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood Park Elementary School?
Norwood Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norwood Park Elementary School rank among schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood Park Elementary School ranks #16 of 45 schools in Lincoln, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln Public Schools?
Besides Norwood Park Elementary School, Lincoln Public Schools also operates Southwest High School (2,110 students), Lincoln High School (2,086 students), and Lincoln East High School (1,982 students). See the Lincoln Public Schools district page for the complete list.