At a glance
Reported students
578
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586.5
Norge Elementary: 578 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 568
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Norge Elementary
Norge Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Williamsburg. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. NCES reports 578 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 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 (45.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.2%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.6%. 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 Norge Elementary
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.5 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.42
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.58
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.2%
- Hispanic19.2%
- Black18.7%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial14.2%
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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Matoaka Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
595 reported students
Laurel Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
D.J. Montague Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
515 reported students
Matthew Whaley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
485 reported students
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
Public schools near Norge Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 838 | 2.5 mi |
| J. Blaine Blayton Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 481 | 2.8 mi |
| D.J. Montague Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 515 | 3.9 mi |
| Waller Mill Elementary Elementary · York County Public Schools | KG–05 | 445 | 5.9 mi |
| Matoaka Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 595 | 6.7 mi |
| Matthew Whaley Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 485 | 7.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Norge Elementary
What grades does Norge Elementary serve?
Norge Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
How many students attend Norge Elementary?
Norge Elementary reported 578 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 568 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Norge Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 578 students and 53.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Norge Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Norge Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Norge Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Norge Elementary in?
Norge Elementary is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, based in Williamsburg, VA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Norge Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stonehouse Elementary (2.5 mi), J. Blaine Blayton Elementary (2.8 mi), D.J. Montague Elementary (3.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.