- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Snellville, GA
Norton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255001981
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Snellville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Snellville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Norton Elementary School grew from 952 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 130255001981 · Snellville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
1,042 enr · 15.8:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Norton Elementary School grew from 952 students in 2022-23 to 1,005 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Norton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,042
Norton Elementary School
1,042 students
What this shows Norton Elementary School reports 1,042 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Elementary School compares
Norton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,042 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,042
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 5.3%
White 4.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Norton Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Snellville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Brookwood Elementary School
Standard public school
1,422 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pharr Elementary School
Standard public school
816 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Partee Elementary School
Standard public school
775 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Shiloh Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Anderson-Livsey Elementary School
Standard public school
678 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,042 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norton Elementary School
How many students attend Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School has 1,042 students enrolled. It is a public school in Snellville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 952 (2022-23) → 1,005 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norton Elementary School?
65.8% of students at Norton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norton Elementary School is African American at 64.2% of enrollment, in Snellville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School 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 Norton Elementary School rank among schools in Snellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Snellville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Snellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Norton Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.