Enrollment
186
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Three Rivers, MI
Norton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263384006931
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Three Rivers · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Three Rivers, MI.
School address
District: Three Rivers Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263384006931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton Elementary School
Norton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Three Rivers, Michigan, enrolling 186 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Norton Elementary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Michigan schools and 29% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 186 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students) and Three Rivers Middle School (476 students) alongside Norton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Norton Elementary School compares
Norton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Michigan - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$13,476
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Norton Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers Community Schools, which includes Norton Elementary School.
$13,476
Per student
0%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.7%
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.
How Norton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Rivers High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruth Hoppin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norton Elementary School
How many students attend Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Three Rivers, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 21% 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 Norton Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Norton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norton Elementary School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Three Rivers, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Three Rivers?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Three Rivers, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Three Rivers on the city page.
Is Norton Elementary School a good school?
Norton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Three Rivers Community Schools?
Besides Norton Elementary School, Three Rivers Community Schools also operates Three Rivers High School (632 students), Three Rivers Middle School (476 students), and Andrews Elementary School (296 students). See the Three Rivers Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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