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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

406 COTTONWOOD ST, NORFOLK, NE 68701NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
234
Students
Total enrolled
$13,776
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 12% vs nat'l
53/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 234 students in grades PK–04 in NORFOLK, Nebraska.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,776 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 53th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in NORFOLK, Nebraska, serving grades PK–04 with 234 students. The district invests $13,776 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 72% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

234
Total Students
13.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
72%
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution112 male · 122 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility72%
National avg 52% · 168 students
Student Composition
54%
33%
9%
Asian2%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino33%
Black1%
Multiracial9%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 317443001307

Academic Outcomes at JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
53
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 53th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 89th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 68701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,776Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,776
State avg
$21,710
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,061
Student Support$2,617
Administration$1,653
Operations$2,066
Other$1,378
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,776 spent per student, an estimated $6,103 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
59%
State government
27.0%
Local (property tax)
59.4%
Federal programs
13.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLGRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+2 more
↓
Middle
NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOLNORFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLALTERNATIVES FOR SUCCESS SCH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS →
Phone: (402)644-2546
NCES ID: 317443001307
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NORFOLK seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High
NORFOLK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
1,346 students · 09–12
● 53 opp46% FRL
Mid
NORFOLK JR HIGH SCHOOL
641 students · 07–08
● 53 opp52% FRL
Mid
NORFOLK MIDDLE SCHOOL
600 students · 05–06
● 53 opp56% FRL
Elem
BEL AIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
337 students · PK–04
● 53 opp28% FRL
Other
LITTLE PANTHERS PRESCHOOL
290 students · PK–PK
● 53 opp53% FRL
Elem
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
231 students · PK–04
● 53 opp75% FRL
Elem
GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
228 students · PK–04
● 53 opp82% FRL
Elem
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
210 students · PK–04
● 53 opp72% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
406 COTTONWOOD ST, NORFOLK, NE 68701
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.