At a glance
Reported students
628
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.89
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 147 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
241.5
Norfolk Middle School: 628 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 13.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 652
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Norfolk Middle School
Norfolk Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–06 in Norfolk. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Norfolk Public Schools. NCES reports 628 students for 2024–25.
Among 147 middle schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 305 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the Nebraska median of 13.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (59.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Norfolk Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White59.9%
- Hispanic33%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Norfolk Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Norfolk Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
631 reported students
Bel Air Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
333 reported students
Little Panthers Preschool
Other · Grades PK–PK
319 reported students
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
256 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
227 reported students
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
220 reported students
Public schools near Norfolk Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternatives for Success Sch High · Norfolk Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| Norfolk Senior High School High · Norfolk Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,359 | 0.5 mi |
| Jefferson Elementary School Elementary · Norfolk Public Schools | PK–04 | 256 | 0.7 mi |
| Eastern Learning Center Other · Educational Service Unit 08 | PK–12 | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Norfolk Public Schools | PK–04 | 220 | 1.2 mi |
| Norfolk Jr High School Middle · Norfolk Public Schools | 07–08 | 631 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Middle School
What grades does Norfolk Middle School serve?
Norfolk Middle School reports grades 05–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Norfolk Public Schools.
How many students attend Norfolk Middle School?
Norfolk Middle School reported 628 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 147 Nebraska middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 652 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norfolk Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 628 students and 44.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Norfolk Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norfolk Middle School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Norfolk Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Norfolk Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Norfolk Middle School in?
Norfolk Middle School is part of Norfolk Public Schools, based in Norfolk, NE, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norfolk Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Alternatives for Success Sch (0.5 mi), Norfolk Senior High School (0.5 mi), Jefferson Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.