Serving 734 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norton Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Norton Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norton Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#9 out of 1267 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
13%
11%
White
58%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norton Elementary School's ranking?
Norton Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Norton Elementary School often compared to?
Norton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norton Commons Elementary School, Greathouse/shryock Traditional by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Norton Elementary School?
734 students attend Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Norton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norton Elementary School offer ?
Norton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norton Elementary School part of?
Norton Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2010
Norton was (and still is) a wonderful school. I went to Norton all the way from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. The availability of programs and extracurricular activities is extraordinary. What was really important to me was that the teachers, assistants, principal, PTA, and all other people at Norton were understanding and nice. Don't let anyone tell you differently.
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