Norris Elementary - 08

331 School Loop
White River, SD 57579
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Bottom 50%
Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norris Elementary - 08 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota 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% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norris Elementary - 08 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Norris Elementary - 08's student population of 45 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
45 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Norris Elementary - 08 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris Elementary - 08 is 0.08, 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.
This School
State Level (SD)
#585 out of 636 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norris Elementary - 08, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norris Elementary - 08 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norris Elementary - 08 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Norris Elementary - 08 and the public school average student teacher ratio of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
96%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Norris Elementary - 08 and percentage of American Indian public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
4%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Norris Elementary - 08 and the percentage of White public school students in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Dakota.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Norris Elementary - 08 and the public school average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norris Elementary - 08 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norris Elementary - 08 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Dakota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norris Elementary - 08's ranking?
Norris Elementary - 08 is ranked #585 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Norris Elementary - 08?
45 students attend Norris Elementary - 08.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Norris Elementary - 08 students are American Indian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Elementary - 08?
Norris Elementary - 08 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norris Elementary - 08 offer ?
Norris Elementary - 08 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Norris Elementary - 08 part of?
Norris Elementary - 08 is part of White River School District 47-1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 45 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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