Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norton Commons Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 619 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norton Commons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Norton Commons Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norton Commons Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Commons Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
18%
11%
White
53%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norton Commons Elementary School's ranking?
Norton Commons Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Norton Commons Elementary School often compared to?
Norton Commons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Norton Commons Elementary School?
619 students attend Norton Commons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Norton Commons Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Commons Elementary School?
Norton Commons Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norton Commons Elementary School offer ?
Norton Commons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norton Commons Elementary School part of?
Norton Commons Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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