D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Norwood Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 400 South Main St, Norwood, NC 28128
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in North Carolina
Growth
D
Students gain 0.67 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 21st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
343
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%21/100Students gain 0.67 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−14 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (−15 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 North Carolina state test (2020–21), 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
White37%37%reading -21 pts, math -21 pts14th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -21 pts, math -14 pts2nd percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -11 pts, math -3 pts28th 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 400 South Main St
City Norwood
ZIP Code 28128
District 3704320
NCES School ID 370432001714
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28128

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,093
Per Capita Income $31,809
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%
High School or Higher 87.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,600
Median Rent $795
Owner-Occupied 74.2%
Renter-Occupied 25.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Norwood Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.1%
Hispanic/Latino 12.8%
Black 11.7%
Two or More Races 6.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 343
Teachers (FTE) 22.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Norwood Elementary?
Norwood Elementary has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Norwood Elementary?
Norwood Elementary has 343 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Norwood Elementary serve?
Norwood Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Norwood Elementary receive per student?
Norwood Elementary receives $12,039 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Norwood Elementary in 28128 ▼
Avg Home Value
$300,090
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+6.2%
% Renters
25.8%

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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