Norton Park Elementary School

3041 Gray Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norton Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norton Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Norton Park Elementary School's student population of 654 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
654 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Norton Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Park Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1579 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norton Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norton Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norton Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norton Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
57%
19%
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Black
31%
36%
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White
6%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Norton Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norton Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norton Park Elementary School's ranking?
Norton Park Elementary School is ranked #1579 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Norton Park Elementary School often compared to?
Norton Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nickajack Elementary School, International Academy Of Smyrna by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Norton Park Elementary School?
654 students attend Norton Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Norton Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Park Elementary School?
Norton Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norton Park Elementary School offer ?
Norton Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norton Park Elementary School part of?
Norton Park Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 654 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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