- Enrollment
- 2,416
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gainesville, FL
C. W. Norton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C. W. Norton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120003000017
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. W. Norton Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #13 of 22
- schools in Gainesville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
C. W. Norton Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. W. Norton Elementary School ranks #13 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
C. W. Norton Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 120003000017 · Gainesville, FL Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 15.4:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students)
C. W. Norton Elementary School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
C. W. Norton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Buchholz
F. W. Buchholz High School
2,416 students
- Gainesville Hi
Gainesville High School
1,825 students
- Eastside High
Eastside High School
1,291 students
- Santa Fe High
Santa Fe High School
1,132 students
- Kanapaha Middl
Kanapaha Middle School
1,014 students
- This school 540
C. W. Norton Elementary School
540 students
What this shows C. W. Norton Elementary School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. W. Norton Elementary School compares
C. W. Norton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Florida - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,075
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, C. W. Norton Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alachua reports $11,075 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C. W. Norton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gainesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kanapaha Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. W. Norton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,132
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide other 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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about C. W. Norton Elementary School
How many students attend C. W. Norton Elementary School?
C. W. Norton Elementary School has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gainesville, FL. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. W. Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. W. Norton Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. W. Norton Elementary School?
48.0% of students at C. W. Norton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. W. Norton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C. W. Norton Elementary School is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Gainesville, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. W. Norton Elementary School?
C. W. Norton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C. W. Norton Elementary School rank among schools in Gainesville?
By Resource Investment Index, C. W. Norton Elementary School ranks #13 of 22 schools in Gainesville, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gainesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alachua?
Besides C. W. Norton Elementary School, Alachua also operates F. W. Buchholz High School (2,416 students), Gainesville High School (1,825 students), and Eastside High School (1,291 students). See the Alachua district page for the complete list.