Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norborne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norborne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Norborne Elementary School's student population of 76 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norborne Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norborne Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1587 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
100%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norborne Elementary School's ranking?
Norborne Elementary School is ranked #1587 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Norborne Elementary School?
76 students attend Norborne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Norborne Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norborne Elementary School?
Norborne Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norborne Elementary School offer ?
Norborne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norborne Elementary School part of?
Norborne Elementary School is part of Norborne R-VIII School District.
School Reviews
2 9/23/2014
After reading the recent article about the school punishing a 7 year old child for bringing a 9/11 souvenir from a veteran NOT only would I NOT recommend this school, I would rip my kid out of it. Common sense has gone out the window and these left wing loony's are ruining our schools and our kids. SHAME on every last one of you involved.
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