How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gardner | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gardner, Massachusetts | Norton, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 2,404 | 2,396 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 12:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gardner | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,077 | $19,484 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| State Revenue | 76.9% | 38.5% |
| Local Revenue | 12.7% | 54.4% |
Gardner
Federal State Local
Norton
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gardner | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.8% | 83.2% |
| African American | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.3% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gardner | Norton |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 157.3:1 | 226.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.5% | 17.7% |
School Types
Gardner
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Norton
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.