Enrollment
716
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 210299000687
Norton Elementary — Louisville, KY
Federal NCES profile for Norton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.6:1 Kentucky avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Elementary compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Norton Elementary reports 716 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Kentucky state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% below the Kentucky average and 60% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 716 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County spends $19,590 per pupil district-wide, above the Kentucky average of $15,105 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.8% from local sources (property taxes), 30.9% from the state, and 22.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Norton Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kentucky state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 65% | 59.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 85% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Kentucky — lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,590
per pupil, district-wide
— above Kentucky avg of $15,105
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 716 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 716 Top 85% in Kentucky — larger than 15% of 1,395 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 17.1:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.7% -65% vs state
NCES ID 210299000687
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Asian 13.0%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 716:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Norton Elementary.
$19,590
Per student
+30%
vs Kentucky
Avg $15,105
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.8%
State 30.9%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
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Goldsmith Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Indian Trail Elementary
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649 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Wheeler Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Audubon Traditional Elementary
Standard public school
610 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Norton Elementary
How many students attend Norton Elementary?
Norton Elementary has 716 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Louisville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norton Elementary?
20.7% of students at Norton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norton Elementary is White at 61.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Elementary?
Norton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.