Summary:
The Norfolk Public Schools district in Nebraska is home to 8 elementary schools serving students from pre-K through 5th grade. The data reveals stark differences in the performance and characteristics of these schools, with Westside Elementary School and Bel Air Elementary School standing out as the top-performing schools in the district.
Westside Elementary and Bel Air Elementary consistently achieve high test scores, with 3rd-grade students scoring well above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. These schools also have lower student-teacher ratios and lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the other elementary schools in the district. In contrast, schools like Washington Elementary and Grant Elementary struggle with lower test scores and higher rates of economic disadvantage, as indicated by their high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The data also reveals significant disparities in per-student spending across the district, with Westside Elementary receiving the highest funding at $18,967 per student, while Jefferson Elementary receives the lowest at $12,158 per student. This variation in resources may contribute to the performance differences observed between the schools. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that attendance and engagement are areas that need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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