Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norco Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Norco Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norco Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norco Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1251 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
72%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norco Elementary School's ranking?
Norco Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Norco Elementary School often compared to?
Norco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luling Elementary School, St. Rose Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Norco Elementary School?
530 students attend Norco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Norco Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norco Elementary School?
Norco Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norco Elementary School offer ?
Norco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norco Elementary School part of?
Norco Elementary School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.
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