Enrollment
527
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton Elementary
Norton Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Norton, Virginia, enrolling 527 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 96.2% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Norton's public schools, it stands alongside J.I. Burton High (328 students): Norton Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.7:1).
Its district, Norton City Public Schools, also runs J.I. Burton High (328 students).
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 compares
Norton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,432
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton City Public Schools, which includes Norton Elementary.
$12,432
Per student
-15%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 20.9%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Norton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~527 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Norton on the city page.
Is Norton Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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