Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Norton Primary Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norton Primary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Norton Primary Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Norton Primary Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Norton Primary Elementary School often compared to?
Norton Primary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Echo Hills Elementary School, Norton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average).
How many students attend Norton Primary Elementary School?
227 students attend Norton Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Norton Primary Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Primary Elementary School?
Norton Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norton Primary Elementary School offer ?
Norton Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Norton Primary Elementary School part of?
Norton Primary Elementary School is part of Norton City School District.
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