Serving 716 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 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Norton Elementary School serves the northern part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles.
- 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
School Overview
Norton Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
716 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Norton Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1250 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
13%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
13%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
61%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #8 out of 1,250 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 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?
716 students attend Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Norton Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 16:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norton Elementary School part of?
Norton Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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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