- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norton, KS
Norton High
Federal NCES profile for Norton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201002000060
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norton, KS.
School address
District: Norton Community Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201002000060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Norton High shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 201002000060 · Norton, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 12.1:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Elem (424 students)
Norton High shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Norton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
424 students
- This school
Norton High
181 students
- Norton Jr High 96
Norton Jr High
96 students
What this shows Norton High reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton High compares
Norton High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$13,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Norton High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norton Community Schools reports $13,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton Jr High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide high 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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norton High
How many students attend Norton High?
Norton High has 181 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton High is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 High?
35.6% of students at Norton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton High?
The largest demographic group at Norton High is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Norton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton High?
Norton High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norton, KS. 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 Community Schools?
Besides Norton High, Norton Community Schools also operates Eisenhower Elem (424 students) and Norton Jr High (96 students). See the Norton Community Schools district page for the complete list.