Enrollment
564
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.5%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton Elementary School
Norton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norton, Ohio, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.5% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 750 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #205.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Norton City spends $11,385 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Norton Middle School (655 students): Norton Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
Norton City also operates Norton High School (746 students) and Norton Middle School (655 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton City, which includes Norton Elementary School.
$11,385
Per student
-22%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 42.2%
Federal 10.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~564 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Norton on the city page.
Is Norton Elementary School a good school?
Norton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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