Established in 1880, Norris Elementary is an academic institution that enrolls students in kindergarten through grade five. The school offers participation opportunities in the California Young Reader Medal Program. Its facilities include a library that provides a variety of books, magazines and other study materials. Norris Elementary maintains online resources for parents, students and teachers. The school offers a range of academic programs and extracurricular activities. It is operated by the Norris School District, which governs elementary and middle schools. The district has educational, administrative and fiscal services departments. Its schools teach a variety of subjects, including mathematics, science, social studies, Spanish and language arts.