C
Below Average
52/100

Norris Elementary School

📚 04 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1861 Harrison Rd SE, Thomson, GA 30824
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 31% · Math 31% proficient · 26th percentile in Georgia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
288
Students
enrolled
12.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%26/100reading 29th percentile, math 24th percentile among Georgia elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency31% (−11 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%52%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts37th percentile (list)
Black25%24%reading -5 pts, math -7 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income31%31%reading -2 pts, math -6 pts34th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1861 Harrison Rd SE
City Thomson
ZIP Code 30824
District 1303570
NCES School ID 130357000459
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30824

Understanding the community around Norris Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,540
Per Capita Income $29,248
Poverty Rate 12.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%
High School or Higher 86.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $144,100
Median Rent $845
Owner-Occupied 65.4%
Renter-Occupied 34.6%
View full data for ZIP 30824 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Norris Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 71.2%
White 19.1%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 288
Teachers (FTE) 24.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Norris Elementary School?
Norris Elementary School has 288 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1.
What grades does Norris Elementary School serve?
Norris Elementary School serves grades 04 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Norris Elementary School receive per student?
Norris Elementary School receives $14,148 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Norris Elementary School in 30824 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,335
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,000
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
34.6%

Other Schools in 30824

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026