- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norton, VA
J.I. Burton High
Federal NCES profile for J.I. Burton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510276001162
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.I. Burton High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J.I. Burton High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.I. Burton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norton, VA.
School address
District: Norton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510276001162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
J.I. Burton High held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 510276001162 · Norton, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.7:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Norton Elementary (527 students)
J.I. Burton High held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
How J.I. Burton High compares
J.I. Burton High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 66% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Virginia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, J.I. Burton High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norton City Public Schools reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.I. Burton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.I. Burton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Norton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.I. Burton High
How many students attend J.I. Burton High?
J.I. Burton High has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.I. Burton High?
The student-teacher ratio at J.I. Burton High is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% 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 J.I. Burton High?
95.8% of students at J.I. Burton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.I. Burton High?
The largest demographic group at J.I. Burton High is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Norton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.I. Burton High?
J.I. Burton High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 J.I. Burton High rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, J.I. Burton High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Norton City Public Schools?
Besides J.I. Burton High, Norton City Public Schools also operates Norton Elementary (527 students). See the Norton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.