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Norway Elementary School

Public Grades 4-6

Summary

Norway Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in the Benton Community School District, located in Norway, IA. With 341 students, the school consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across grades 4-6 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Norway Elementary has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism rates over the past few years, from 23.4% in 2022-2023 to 10.1% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.67% to 26.69% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. This suggests a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population.

Compared to other middle schools in the surrounding area, such as Benton Community Middle School, Norway Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance. The school also spends $11,644 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 15.0 over the past few years, indicating a favorable learning environment with more individualized attention for students.

336

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,644

Per pupil spending ?

25.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 School Drive
Norway, IA 52318

(319) 227-7142

District: Benton Community School District

Students who attend Norway Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Benton Community Senior High School

Feeder schools for Norway Elementary School:

Elementary:	Atkins Elementary School
	Keystone Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 55th percentile in 2017 → 55th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school76%

District avg76%

Iowa avg71%

261^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 1 pts since 2017

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	60.1	261 of 576	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.3	309 of 557	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.9	170 of 565	69.9%	★★★★☆
2022	69.8	176 of 574	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.0	313 of 567	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.2	269 of 603	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.3	210 of 567	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.6	257 of 574	55.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics78%+5 vs state

English Language Arts76%+3 vs state

Science67%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norway Elementary School	Public	4-6	100 School Drive	Norway	52318	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 227-7142	336	24	14.1	25.3%	302 (89.9%)	5 (1.5%)	15 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	12 (3.6%)								(n/a)	87.3	67.0	74.8			86.3	66.1	82.6			67.0		$11,644	$356	$11,288
Taft Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 E Ave NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2243	593	38	15.4	46.5%	395 (66.6%)	82 (13.8%)	38 (6.4%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (10.6%)	45	227^th of 344 public middle schools	34.0%		38.2	244^th of 337 public middle schools	27.6%	17			75.0	74.9	85.5			69.8	69.1	71.5		66.5	$15,361	$386	$14,975
Benton Community Middle School	Public	7-8	600 1st St	Van Horne	52346	Benton County	Benton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 228-8701	235	14	16.8	21.7%	215 (91.5%)	6 (2.6%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	62.1	131^st of 344 public middle schools	61.9%		53	185^th of 337 public middle schools	45.1%	54				77.0	89.8				73.0	75.9		83.3	$9,661	$223	$9,438
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy	Public	6-8	300 13th ST NW	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2153	484	34	14.2	71.1%	166 (34.3%)	196 (40.5%)	50 (10.3%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.5%)	50 (10.3%)	6.1	324^th of 344 public middle schools	5.8%		11.7	315^th of 337 public middle schools	6.5%	9			51.5	60.2	67.5			43.8	50.0	53.3		45.0	$15,027	$360	$14,667
Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	2301 J St SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-3387	422	31	13.6	78.0%	151 (35.8%)	135 (32.0%)	78 (18.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.4%)	42 (10.0%)	0.7	339^th of 344 public middle schools	1.5%		3.2	326^th of 337 public middle schools	3.3%	13			41.1	47.6	53.2			36.3	39.7	40.5		36.0	$17,810	$271	$17,539
Prairie Creek	Public	5-6	8451 Kirkwood Blvd SW	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5310	846	59	14.2	34.2%	582 (68.8%)	120 (14.2%)	61 (7.2%)	14 (1.7%)	3 (0.4%)	8 (0.9%)	58 (6.9%)								(n/a)		74.9	72.5				69.5	69.1			63.2		$12,382	$358	$12,023
Prairie Point	Public	7-8	8015 Kirkwood Blvd	Cedar Rapids	52404	Linn County	College Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 848-5500	868	55	15.8	37.6%	586 (67.5%)	145 (16.7%)	40 (4.6%)	23 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	66 (7.6%)	35.6	264^th of 344 public middle schools	23.3%		47.1	208^th of 337 public middle schools	38.3%	56				68.2	81.0				66.7	76.1		58.0	$11,981	$180	$11,800
McKinley STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	620 10th ST SE	Cedar Rapids	52403	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2348	426	32	13.4	60.6%	216 (50.7%)	117 (27.5%)	34 (8.0%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (11.7%)	12.6	312^th of 344 public middle schools	9.3%		14.6	308^th of 337 public middle schools	8.6%	4			64.2	67.8	61.8			52.6	59.0	54.2		52.7	$16,456	$251	$16,204
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	300 20th ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52402	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2452	469	34	13.8	58.6%	271 (57.8%)	93 (19.8%)	39 (8.3%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	56 (11.9%)	17.3	301^st of 344 public middle schools	12.5%		18	298^th of 337 public middle schools	11.6%	3			65.7	66.2	75.0			55.5	52.5	64.1		50.6	$15,204	$665	$14,539
Harding Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Golf ST NE	Cedar Rapids	52405	Linn County	Cedar Rapids Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 558-2254	710	44	15.9	43.8%	472 (66.5%)	48 (6.8%)	84 (11.8%)	28 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	69 (9.7%)	56.3	163^rd of 344 public middle schools	52.6%		53.8	178^th of 337 public middle schools	47.2%	15			67.7	77.8	83.2			72.9	76.4	81.5		81.5	$14,559	$562	$13,997

Frequently Asked Questions about Norway Elementary School

How many students attend Norway Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 336 students attended Norway Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Norway Elementary School?

Students at Norway Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Norway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Norway Elementary School usually go on to attend Benton Community Senior High School

What district is Norway Elementary School in?

Benton Community School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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