NORRIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

535 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Norris Intermediate School, located in Firth, Nebraska, is a key component of the Norris School District. The school typically serves students in grades 5 and 6, acting as a transitional bridge between the elementary level and the more departmentalized structure of middle school. The facility is situated within a growing, close-knit community and is known for providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its pre-adolescent students.

As part of the larger Norris district, the school places a strong emphasis on student engagement, utilizing a curriculum designed to challenge learners while preparing them for future success in the upper grades. The campus environment is generally characterized by a collaborative atmosphere, featuring a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize communication with families. By fostering a sense of community and school spirit, Norris Intermediate helps students build the foundational skills and confidence necessary to excel as they move through their educational journey.

535

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORRIS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	498
Hispanic	28
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
498 (93.1%)
Hispanic
28 (5.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.5%)
Asian
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 SCHOOL DIST 160
Phone:	(402)791-0040
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 186

Grade 5 202