- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norton, VA
Norton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Norton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510276001163
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norton, VA.
School address
District: Norton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510276001163 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Norton Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 510276001163 · Norton, VA Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 12.5:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: J.I. Burton High (328 students)
Norton Elementary held near 491 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
How Norton Elementary compares
Norton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 67% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Virginia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,362
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Norton Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norton City Public Schools reports $14,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.I. Burton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Norton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norton Elementary
How many students attend Norton Elementary?
Norton Elementary has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 20% 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?
96.2% of students at Norton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Norton Elementary is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Norton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Elementary?
Norton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norton, VA. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Norton Elementary, Norton City Public Schools also operates J.I. Burton High (328 students). See the Norton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.