- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norton, OH
Norton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445501447
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Norton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Norton Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 390445501447 · Norton, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 15.7:1 · 29.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Norton High School (746 students)
Norton Elementary School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Norton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norton High Sc
Norton High School
746 students
- Norton Middle
Norton Middle School
655 students
- This school
Norton Elementary School
564 students
- Norton Primary 220
Norton Primary Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Norton Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Elementary School compares
Norton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.5% | ▼ 7% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Ohio - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$12,472
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Norton Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norton City reports $12,472 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton Primary Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Norton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norton Elementary School
How many students attend Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 0% higher 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?
29.5% of students at Norton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norton Elementary School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Norton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Norton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Norton City?
Besides Norton Elementary School, Norton City also operates Norton High School (746 students), Norton Middle School (655 students), and Norton Primary Elementary School (220 students). See the Norton City district page for the complete list.