C. W. Norton Elementary School

2200 Nw 45th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32605
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. W. Norton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

C. W. Norton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

C. W. Norton Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
539 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

C. W. Norton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. W. Norton Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1506 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of C. W. Norton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in C. W. Norton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of C. W. Norton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in C. W. Norton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is C. W. Norton Elementary School's ranking?
C. W. Norton Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are C. W. Norton Elementary School often compared to?
C. W. Norton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. W. Norton Elementary School?
539 students attend C. W. Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of C. W. Norton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. W. Norton Elementary School?
C. W. Norton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does C. W. Norton Elementary School offer ?
C. W. Norton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is C. W. Norton Elementary School part of?
C. W. Norton Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.

School Calendar

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Date
10-Month Calendar: Last Day for Students
June 03, 2025 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 539 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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