- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Norton Elementary School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 263384006931 · Three Rivers, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 12.4:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Three Rivers High School (632 students)
Norton Elementary School shrank from 262 students in 2022-23 to 247 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Norton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Three Rivers H
Three Rivers High School
632 students
- Three Rivers M
Three Rivers Middle School
476 students
- Andrews Elemen
Andrews Elementary School
296 students
- Ruth Hoppin Sc
Ruth Hoppin School
293 students
- Park Elementar
Park Elementary School
262 students
- This school 186
Norton Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Norton Elementary School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Elementary School compares
Norton Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,120
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Three Rivers Community Schools reports $15,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~186 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), down 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.