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Norfork Elementary School

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Norfork Elementary School ranks 100 th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

100^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 491 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Norfork Elementary School is a small, rural school in Norfork, AR, serving 273 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade, and it consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in Arkansas.

This school stands out for its strong academic performance, especially in mathematics, where 59.6% of students are proficient—well above the state average of 44.1%. Norfork Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Flippin Elementary School and Calico Rock Elementary School in English Language Arts, Reading, and Math, despite spending less per student ($12,547) than those schools. It even beats Amanda Gist Elementary School in three out of four core subjects, even though the Cotter School District has a higher overall district rating. The school also achieves these results while serving a community where 60-69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, showing it effectively supports students from diverse economic backgrounds.

One area for improvement is 5th grade, where students score below the state average in all tested subjects—a trend not seen in other grades. However, the school has shown a strong upward trajectory in recent years, recovering from a dip in rankings to maintain a 4-star rating for most of the past decade. This stability contrasts with the more volatile performance of nearby schools like Hackler Intermediate School and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary. Overall, Norfork Elementary is a high-performing, efficient school that delivers excellent results, particularly in math, and is a clear academic leader in its region.

273

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,547

Per pupil spending ?

60.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

161 Mildred Simpson Drive
Norfork, AR 72658

(870) 499-5228

District: Norfork School District

Students who attend Norfork Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Norfork High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Two or more races:

2.2%

African American:

0.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 75th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (55% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school55%

District avg52%

Arkansas avg42%

100^th of 491

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

47^th of 251Norfork School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	77.1	100 of 491	79.6%	★★★★☆
2025	75.9	105 of 495	78.8%	★★★★☆
2024	84.5	54 of 497	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	63.9	178 of 492	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.0	205 of 487	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	73.0	116 of 496	76.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.7	85 of 488	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	74 of 480	84.6%	★★★★☆
2017	71.3	118 of 485	75.7%	★★★★☆
2016	68.3	125 of 494	74.7%	★★★★☆
2015	87.5	36 of 466	92.3%	★★★★★
2014	83.3	48 of 471	89.8%	★★★★★
2013	82.7	42 of 476	91.2%	★★★★★
2012	85.2	21 of 468	95.5%	★★★★★
2011	77.5	75 of 471	84.1%	★★★★☆
2010	73.4	100 of 457	78.1%	★★★★☆
2009	79.1	69 of 445	84.5%	★★★★☆
2008	80.9	52 of 439	88.2%	★★★★☆
2007	89.6	13 of 440	97.0%	★★★★★
2006	89.1	17 of 402	95.8%	★★★★★
2005	89.8	13 of 411	96.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics60%+16 vs state

Science56%+12 vs state

English Language Arts52%+13 vs state

Reading52%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)					ATLAS Science (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norfork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	161 Mildred Simpson Drive	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-5228	273	18	14.7	60.8%	264 (96.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	77.1	100^th of 491 public elementary schools	79.6%		75.9	105^th of 495 public elementary schools	78.8%	5	60.5	63.2	36.2	53.5	52.4	57.9	60.5	38.3	57.1	52.3	60.6	63.2	51.1	67.9	59.6	57.9	68.4	40.4	64.3	56.3	$12,547	$1,467	$11,079
Calico Rock Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 College Street	Calico Rock	72519	Izard County	Calico Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 297-8533	171	15	11.1	98.2%	166 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	63.8	182^nd of 491 public elementary schools	62.9%		53.9	239^th of 495 public elementary schools	51.7%	57	65.5	38.7	45.0	45.2	48.6	69.0	35.5	45.0	45.2	48.6	34.5	35.5	45.0	61.3	44.1	51.7	41.9	55.0	54.8	50.4	$15,722	$2,308	$13,414
Mountain Home Kindergarten	Public	PK-K	1310 Post Oak Road	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1256	300	18	16.3	51.3%	273 (91.0%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (3.0%)								(n/a)																					$13,607	$1,691	$11,917
Hackler Intermediate School	Public	3-5	1310 Post Oak Road	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1288	837	45	18.5	50.4%	751 (89.7%)	9 (1.1%)	36 (4.3%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.7%)	65.8	169^th of 491 public elementary schools	65.6%		62	178^th of 495 public elementary schools	64.0%	9	42.2	49.0	46.6		45.9	44.0	46.7	47.9		46.3	54.1	52.5	51.7		52.7	53.7	42.5	45.2		47.1	$10,360	$1,150	$9,209
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	618 North College	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Mountain Home School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 425-1251	559	32	17.3	48.5%	496 (88.7%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.8%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.6%)								(n/a)																					$11,265	$1,541	$9,723
Amanda Gist Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	152 Lucille	Cotter	72626	Baxter County	Cotter School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 435-6655	374	28	13.2	100.0%	355 (94.9%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	72.7	128^th of 491 public elementary schools	73.9%		74	117^th of 495 public elementary schools	76.4%	11	45.6	45.1	50.0	51.0	48.0	39.1	43.1	50.0	51.0	46.0	45.7	51.0	57.7	63.3	54.5	50.0	55.0	67.3	63.3	59.1	$13,641	$2,219	$11,421
Flippin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	144 School Lane.	Flippin	72634	Marion County	Flippin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 453-8860	337	34	9.8	100.0%	317 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	52.9	240^th of 491 public elementary schools	51.1%		65.3	161^st of 495 public elementary schools	67.5%	79	44.7	40.8			42.5	42.9	40.8			41.6	46.4	40.8			43.2	42.9	46.1			44.7	$15,478	$3,053	$12,424

Frequently Asked Questions about Norfork Elementary School

How many students attend Norfork Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 273 students attended Norfork Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Norfork Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Norfork Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Norfork High School

What is the racial makeup of Norfork Elementary School?

Students at Norfork Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Norfork Elementary School in?

Norfork School District

Is Norfork Elementary School a good school?

Norfork Elementary School ranks 100^th of 491 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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