Norris City-Omaha Elem School

Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
580 US HWY 45 South
Norris City, IL 62869
416 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Norris City-Omaha Elementary School (often referred to as NCOE Elementary) is a public school located in Norris City, Illinois. Serving as a central educational hub for the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction for students in the primary grade levels. As part of the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District #3, the institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social development for the children of the region.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Norris City, reflecting the values of a tight-knit rural community. Beyond the core curriculum, the school typically participates in district-wide initiatives and community events that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy, mathematics, and character education, Norris City-Omaha Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school within the NCOE school system.
416
Total Students
29.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    395 (95.0%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.6%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (1.2%)
  • Black
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
Phone: (618)378-3212
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 44
Grade 6 54
Grade 7 46
Grade 8 58
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Booth Elementary School
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
82 Students
PO Box 39
Enfield, IL 62835 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th