- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norton, KS
Norton Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Norton Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201002000059
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Jr High earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Jr High has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Jr High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Norton, KS.
School address
District: Norton Community Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201002000059 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Norton Jr High grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 201002000059 · Norton, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
96 enr · 12:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Eisenhower Elem (424 students)
Norton Jr High grew from 93 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE held 8.6 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Norton Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eisenhower Ele
Eisenhower Elem
424 students
- Norton High
Norton High
181 students
- This school 96
Norton Jr High
96 students
What this shows Norton Jr High reports 96 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norton Jr High compares
Norton Jr High is a growing 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 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
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
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Norton Jr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
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 Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~96 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norton Jr High
How many students attend Norton Jr High?
Norton Jr High has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 93 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Jr High is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Jr High?
35.5% of students at Norton Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Norton Jr High is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Norton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Jr High?
Norton Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Jr High rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Jr High ranks #1 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 Jr High, Norton Community Schools also operates Eisenhower Elem (424 students) and Norton High (181 students). See the Norton Community Schools district page for the complete list.