C. W. Norton Elementary School serves 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
C. W. Norton Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
C. W. Norton Elementary School's student population of 569 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
C. W. Norton Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1821 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
27%
21%
White
44%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1821 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. W. Norton Elementary School?
569 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, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 16:1.
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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Event
Date
Student/Teacher Holiday--Schools Closed
December 22, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Students
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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