Norfork Elementary School

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Norfork Elementary School ranks 54 th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norfork Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Norfork, Arkansas, with 253 students. It is part of the Norfork School District, which is ranked 76 out of 252 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Norfork Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Arkansas, with a current ranking of 54 out of 497 schools and a 4-star rating.

Norfork Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 55.4% of Norfork Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.5% for the Norfork School District and 33.8% for the state of Arkansas. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.8 to 13.7 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, Norfork Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.01% to 81.45% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby schools.

While Norfork Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, some of the nearby schools, such as Amanda Gist Elementary School and Hackler Intermediate School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting that the region as a whole has a strong educational system. Overall, Norfork Elementary School is a high-performing school that is providing a quality education to its students despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.

Detail:

Public K-6

161 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658

(870) 499-7192

District: Norfork School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,793

Students who attend Norfork Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Norfork High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 251

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

African American:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norfork Elementary School ranks better than 89.1% of elementary schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (3.6%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norfork Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Norfork Elementary School employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norfork Elementary School is $10,793.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Norfork Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Norfork School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfork School District 76^th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norfork Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AR State Percentile
2005	89.82	13^th	411	96.8%
2006	89.06	17^th	402	95.8%
2007	89.60	13^th	440	97.0%
2008	80.92	52^nd	439	88.2%
2009	79.06	69^th	445	84.5%
2010	73.36	100^th	457	78.1%
2011	77.51	75^th	471	84.1%
2012	85.22	21^st	468	95.5%
2013	82.65	42^nd	476	91.2%
2014	83.32	48^th	471	89.8%
2015	87.46	36^th	466	92.3%
2016	68.32	125^th	494	74.7%
2017	71.31	118^th	485	75.7%
2018	80.24	74^th	480	84.6%
2019	77.67	85^th	488	82.6%
2021	73.04	116^th	496	76.6%
2022	60.04	205^th	487	57.9%
2023	63.89	178^th	492	63.8%
2024	84.48	54^th	497	89.1%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Norfork Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	267	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	268
1989	282	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	284
1990	275	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1991	268	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	271
1992	273	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
1993	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
1994	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
1995	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1996	291	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	291
1997	284	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	286
1998	300	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	301
1999	268	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	270
2000	255	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	256
2001	237	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	240
2002	243	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	245
2003	243	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	245
2004	238	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
2005	247	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
2006	250	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
2007	221	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	222
2008	213	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	214
2009	215	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	217
2010	243	2	0	0	0	1	0	246
2011	249	0	0	4	1	0	0	254
2012	243	0	0	3	0	0	0	246
2013	231	0	0	3	1	0	0	235
2014	223	0	0	2	0	0	1	226
2015	244	0	0	3	0	0	5	252
2016	212	0	0	3	0	0	7	222
2017	225	0	0	2	0	0	5	232
2018	202	0	0	1	0	0	5	208
2019	205	0	0	3	0	0	3	211
2020	199	0	0	5	0	0	5	209
2021	238	1	0	5	0	0	4	248
2022	239	0	0	1	0	0	5	245
2023	248	0	0	2	0	0	3	253
2024	240	1	0	1	0	0	9	251

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norfork Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	268	15.3	17.5	n/a
1989	284	18.0	15.7	n/a
1990	275	16.0	17.1	56
1991	271	16.0	16.9	59.4
1992	273	16.1	16.9	59
1993	283	16.9	16.7	58.7
1994	279	18.2	15.3	67.7
1995	291	16.6	17.5	63.2
1996	291	16.6	17.5	63.2
1997	286	17.5	16.3	66.1
1998	301	17.5	17.2	53.2
1999	270	14.3	18.9	74.4
2000	256	21.0	12.2	77.7
2001	240	18.0	13.3	67.1
2002	245	20.0	12.3	63.7
2003	245	20.0	12.3	63.7
2004	239	19.0	12.6	64.9
2005	247	20.0	12.4	75.7
2006	251	20.0	12.6	78.5
2007	222	21.0	10.6	96.4
2008	214	22.0	9.7	78
2009	217	22.0	9.9	79.3
2010	246	22.5	10.7	82.5
2011	254	22.8	11.1	84.6
2012	246	22.1	11.1	85.4
2013	235	20.3	11.5	82.1
2014	226	18.2	12.3	83.2
2015	252	21.0	12.0	82.9
2016	222	23.0	9.6	83.8
2017	232	21.7	10.6	42.2
2018	208	21.8	9.5	41.8
2019	211	20.5	10.2	80.1
2020	209	21.6	9.6	79.9
2021	248	20.1	12.3	81.5
2022	245	20.6	11.8	78.8
2023	253	18.3	13.7	66
2024	251	18.7	13.4	69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norfork Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	268	15.3	17.5	n/a
1989	284	18.0	15.7	n/a
1990	275	16.0	17.1	56
1991	271	16.0	16.9	59.4
1992	273	16.1	16.9	59
1993	283	16.9	16.7	58.7
1994	279	18.2	15.3	67.7
1995	291	16.6	17.5	63.2
1996	291	16.6	17.5	63.2
1997	286	17.5	16.3	66.1
1998	301	17.5	17.2	53.2
1999	270	14.3	18.9	74.4
2000	256	21.0	12.2	77.7
2001	240	18.0	13.3	67.1
2002	245	20.0	12.3	63.7
2003	245	20.0	12.3	63.7
2004	239	19.0	12.6	64.9
2005	247	20.0	12.4	75.7
2006	251	20.0	12.6	78.5
2007	222	21.0	10.6	96.4
2008	214	22.0	9.7	78
2009	217	22.0	9.9	79.3
2010	246	22.5	10.7	82.5
2011	254	22.8	11.1	84.6
2012	246	22.1	11.1	85.4
2013	235	20.3	11.5	82.1
2014	226	18.2	12.3	83.2
2015	252	21.0	12.0	82.9
2016	222	23.0	9.6	83.8
2017	232	21.7	10.6	42.2
2018	208	21.8	9.5	41.8
2019	211	20.5	10.2	80.1
2020	209	21.6	9.6	79.9
2021	248	20.1	12.3	81.5
2022	245	20.6	11.8	78.8
2023	253	18.3	13.7	66
2024	251	18.7	13.4	69.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Norfork Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,628 (15.1%)	$9,165 (84.9%)	$10,793

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norfork Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 488 Elementary schools	Ranks 178^th of 492 Elementary schools	18.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Norfork Elementary School)	85.2	81.5	3.7%
3rd Grade English (Norfork School District)	85.2	81.5	3.7%
3rd Grade English (Arkansas)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Norfork Elementary School)	66.6	70.3	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Norfork School District)	66.6	70.3	3.7%
3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)	62.1	54.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Norfork Elementary School)	44.4	55.5	11.1%
3rd Grade Science (Norfork School District)	44.4	55.5	11.1%
3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)	39.4	35	4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Norfork Elementary School)	40.7	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Norfork School District)	40.7	33.3	7.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)	38.3	32.2	6.1%
4th Grade English (Norfork Elementary School)	87.5	81.2	6.3%
4th Grade English (Norfork School District)	87.5	81.2	6.3%
4th Grade English (Arkansas)	69.6	63.3	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Norfork Elementary School)	79.2	37.5	41.7%
4th Grade Math (Norfork School District)	79.2	37.5	41.7%
4th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.8	48.6	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Norfork Elementary School)	54.2	31.3	22.9%
4th Grade Science (Norfork School District)	54.2	31.3	22.9%
4th Grade Science (Arkansas)	42.3	38.5	3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Norfork Elementary School)	66.7	43.8	22.9%
4th Grade Reading (Norfork School District)	66.7	43.8	22.9%
4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	45.3	42	3.3%
5th Grade English (Norfork Elementary School)	84.4	76.3	8.1%
5th Grade English (Norfork School District)	84.4	76.3	8.1%
5th Grade English (Arkansas)	73.3	70.2	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Norfork Elementary School)	43.7	50	6.3%
5th Grade Math (Norfork School District)	43.7	50	6.3%
5th Grade Math (Arkansas)	49.2	40.7	8.5%
5th Grade Science (Norfork Elementary School)	46.9	44.8	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Norfork School District)	46.9	44.8	2.1%
5th Grade Science (Arkansas)	40.7	34.6	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Norfork Elementary School)	59.4	50	9.4%
5th Grade Reading (Norfork School District)	59.4	50	9.4%
5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	41	36.8	4.2%
6th Grade English (Norfork Elementary School)	87.1	65.7	21.4%
6th Grade English (Norfork School District)	87.1	65.7	21.4%
6th Grade English (Arkansas)	72.8	67.6	5.2%
6th Grade Math (Norfork Elementary School)	71	42.9	28.1%
6th Grade Math (Norfork School District)	71	42.9	28.1%
6th Grade Math (Arkansas)	53.7	47	6.7%
6th Grade Science (Norfork Elementary School)	61.3	28.6	32.7%
6th Grade Science (Norfork School District)	61.3	28.6	32.7%
6th Grade Science (Arkansas)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
6th Grade Reading (Norfork Elementary School)	51.7	37.2	14.5%
6th Grade Reading (Norfork School District)	51.7	37.2	14.5%
6th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	43.1	39	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	253	19.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	205	248	21%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.1%	66%	14.1%

Schools Near Norfork Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norfork Elementary School	Public	K-6	161 Mildred Simpson Dr	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-7192	251	19	13.4	69.3%	240 (95.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	84.5	54^th of 497 public elementary schools	89.1%		63.9	178^th of 492 public elementary schools	63.8%	124	50.0	53.0	63.7	56.7	55.4	54.6	52.9	57.6	59.4	56.1	43.1	47.0	45.4	45.9	45.2	47.7	41.2	57.6	51.3	49.4	$10,793	$1,628	$9,165
Calico Rock Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 College St	Calico Rock	72519	Izard County	Calico Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 297-8533	185	17	10.6	98.4%	180 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	55.5	228^th of 497 public elementary schools	54.1%		59.2	212^th of 492 public elementary schools	56.9%	16	47.6	31.0	37.5	30.7	36.0	47.6	37.9	41.7	30.7	39.0	52.4	24.1	29.1	38.5	35.0	28.6	31.0	50.0	34.6	36.0	$10,241	$1,353	$8,887
Mountain Home Kindergarten	Public	K	1310 Post Oak Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1256	284	18	15.3	63.0%	248 (87.3%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.6%)								(n/a)																					$10,368	$2,524	$7,844
Hackler Intermediate School	Public	3-5	965 West Rd	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1288	869	49	17.5	49.8%	785 (90.3%)	5 (0.6%)	35 (4.0%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.6%)	66	163^rd of 497 public elementary schools	67.2%		68.6	151^st of 492 public elementary schools	69.3%	12	33.1	40.9	42.8		38.9	35.2	40.9	42.1		39.4	41.9	48.0	54.7		48.2	37.7	39.9	41.1		39.6	$7,662	$1,320	$6,342
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary	Public	1-2	618 N College St	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1251	531	32	16.7	56.1%	476 (89.6%)	5 (0.9%)	20 (3.8%)	9 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)								(n/a)																					$8,744	$1,568	$7,176
Amanda Gist Elementary School	Public	K-6	152 Lucille St	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6655	353	30	11.6	110.8%	334 (94.6%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.0%)	75.2	107^th of 497 public elementary schools	78.5%		76.6	105^th of 492 public elementary schools	78.7%	2	38.4	57.5	47.0	38.5	44.7	38.3	57.5	55.1	38.5	46.7	46.7	51.1	42.9	51.9	48.1	40.0	55.3	44.9	38.5	44.3	$8,560	$1,413	$7,148
Flippin Elementary School	Public	K-4	209 Alford St	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-8860	299	31	9.5	121.7%	280 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	52.3	243^rd of 497 public elementary schools	51.1%		54.4	239^th of 492 public elementary schools	51.4%	4	42.0	26.7			33.6	42.0	31.6			36.3	38.0	20.0			28.2	40.0	45.0			42.8	$10,367	$2,748	$7,619

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Students at Norfork Elementary School are 96% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Norfork Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Norfork Elementary School.

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Norfork Elementary School ranks 54^th of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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