Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. W. Norton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: C. W. Norton Elementary School serves the northern part of Gainesville, FL, covering an area of approximately 3.9 square miles. Typically, it takes 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. W. Norton Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
C. W. Norton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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
#1974 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1974 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are C. W. Norton Elementary School often compared to?
C. W. Norton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Springs Elementary School, Stephen Foster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend C. W. Norton Elementary School?
540 students attend C. W. Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of C. W. Norton Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 17:1.
What grades does C. W. Norton Elementary School offer ?
C. W. Norton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C. W. Norton Elementary School part of?
C. W. Norton Elementary School is part of Alachua School District.
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