Enrollment
220
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norton, OH
Norton Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norton Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390445501450
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norton Primary Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Norton Primary Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Primary Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Norton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norton Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norton Primary Elementary School
Norton Primary Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norton, Ohio, enrolling 220 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 220 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 191 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norton City spends $11,385 per pupil, 22% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Norton City also operates Norton High School (746 students) and Norton Middle School (655 students) alongside Norton Primary 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 Primary Elementary School compares
Norton Primary 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 | 22.9% | ▼ 28% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
22.3%
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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 90.9%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Norton Primary Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norton City, which includes Norton Primary 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 Primary 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norton Primary 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
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norton Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Norton Primary Elementary School?
Norton Primary Elementary School has 220 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Primary 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 Primary Elementary School?
22.9% of students at Norton Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norton Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norton Primary Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Norton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norton Primary Elementary School?
Norton Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Primary Elementary School rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Norton Primary Elementary School ranks #4 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 Primary Elementary School a good school?
Norton Primary Elementary School earns 31/100 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 Primary Elementary School, Norton City also operates Norton High School (746 students), Norton Middle School (655 students), and Norton Elementary School (564 students). See the Norton City district page for the complete list.
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