Norris Elementary School

12424 Weir St
Omaha, NE 68137
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50% in NE
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Norris Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Norris Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norris Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#377 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Norris Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
23%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norris Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
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White
62%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Norris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norris Elementary School's ranking?
Norris Elementary School is ranked #377 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Norris Elementary School often compared to?
Norris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Norris Elementary School?
431 students attend Norris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Norris Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norris Elementary School offer ?
Norris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norris Elementary School part of?
Norris Elementary School is part of Millard School District.
In what neighborhood is Norris Elementary School located?
Norris Elementary School is located in the Old Millard East neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 2 other public schools located in Old Millard East.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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