- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prospect, KY
Norton Commons Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norton Commons Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299002430
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Commons Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 598
- students enrolled
Norton Commons Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Norton Commons Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 210299002430 · Prospect, KY Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 17.6:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Norton Commons Elementary held near 619 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Norton Commons Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 598
Norton Commons Elementary
598 students
What this shows Norton Commons Elementary reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Commons Elementary compares
Norton Commons Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 53% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
African American 17.9%
Asian 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Norton Commons Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norton Commons Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton Commons Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norton Commons Elementary
How many students attend Norton Commons Elementary?
Norton Commons Elementary has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prospect, KY. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 619 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Commons Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Commons Elementary is 17.6:1, which is 16% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norton Commons Elementary?
27.9% of students at Norton Commons Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Commons Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norton Commons Elementary is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Prospect, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Commons Elementary?
Norton Commons Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Norton Commons Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.