- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cumberland, RI
B.F. Norton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for B.F. Norton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440027000039
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B.F. Norton Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
B.F. Norton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
District: Cumberland · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440027000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
B.F. Norton Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 440027000039 · Cumberland, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
374 enr · 15:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland High School (1,428 students)
B.F. Norton Elementary School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
B.F. Norton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High School
1,428 students
- North Cumberla
North Cumberland Middle
643 students
- Community Scho 545
Community School
545 students
- Joseph L. Mcco 482
Joseph L. Mccourt Ms
482 students
- Ashton School 429
Ashton School
429 students
- This school 374
B.F. Norton Elementary School
374 students
What this shows B.F. Norton Elementary School reports 374 students on the CCD universe file.
How B.F. Norton Elementary School compares
B.F. Norton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 11% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
374
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, B.F. Norton Elementary School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Cumberland reports $16,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B.F. Norton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Cumberland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph L. Mccourt Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashton School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B.F. Norton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Cumberland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Community School
Standard public school
545 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Ashton School
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Standard public school
426 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Blackstone Valley Prep
Standard public school
422 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Garvin Memorial
Standard public school
422 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~374 students)
Frequently asked questions about B.F. Norton Elementary School
How many students attend B.F. Norton Elementary School?
B.F. Norton Elementary School has 374 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cumberland, RI. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B.F. Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at B.F. Norton Elementary School is 15:1, which is 9% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B.F. Norton Elementary School?
35.3% of students at B.F. Norton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B.F. Norton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at B.F. Norton Elementary School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B.F. Norton Elementary School?
B.F. Norton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does B.F. Norton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cumberland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland?
Besides B.F. Norton Elementary School, Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students), North Cumberland Middle (643 students), and Community School (545 students). See the Cumberland district page for the complete list.