Paul Norton Elementary School

4485 Greenbrier Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Paul Norton Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Paul Norton Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 91% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Paul Norton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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School Overview

Paul Norton Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Paul Norton Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Paul Norton Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 1221 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
2%
7%
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White
84%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul Norton Elementary School's ranking?
Paul Norton Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Paul Norton Elementary School?
408 students attend Paul Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paul Norton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Norton Elementary School?
Paul Norton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Norton Elementary School offer ?
Paul Norton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Norton Elementary School part of?
Paul Norton Elementary School is part of Bettendorf Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 91% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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