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Norton School

Summary:

Norton School is an exceptional elementary school located in Cheshire, Connecticut, serving 429 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. It is part of the Cheshire School District, which is ranked 16th out of 158 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norton School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Connecticut, with a statewide ranking between 13th and 106th out of over 500 schools in recent years. Its students outperform the state and district averages in standardized tests, such as the SBAC and NGSS, with 85.2% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51.4% statewide. The school's female and male students, as well as its White students, have consistently ranked among the top in the state in their respective subgroups. Additionally, Norton School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 13.8 in recent years, which is lower than the state average.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville and Highland School in the Wallingford School District, as well as Darcey School and Parker Farms School in the Cheshire School District, Norton School consistently outperforms its peers in academic metrics, including test scores and statewide rankings. This exceptional performance is likely due to the school's high per-student spending, ranging from $15,429 to $15,773 in recent years, and the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more affluent student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 414 North Brooksvale Rd.
       Cheshire, CT  06410

(203) 272-7283

District: Cheshire School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,876 Help


Students who attend Norton School usually attend:

Middle:    Dodd Middle School
High:    Cheshire High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Asian:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Norton School ranks better than 91.5% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cheshire School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (8.6%), Asian (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cheshire School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norton School is 13.5, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Cheshire School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norton School is $16,876. 2 elementary schools in the Cheshire School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norton School 42nd of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Norton School in the ranking list.)

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Cheshire School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheshire School District 16th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norton School

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Rank History for all students at Norton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.63 85th 570 85.1%
2007 80.83 74th 568 87.0%
2008 83.00 40th 565 92.9%
2009 77.94 117th 566 79.3%
2010 79.01 104th 579 82.0%
2011 82.82 36th 565 93.6%
2012 79.54 82nd 564 85.5%
2013 79.63 94th 557 83.1%
2015 83.10 100th 551 81.9%
2016 81.13 106th 518 79.5%
2017 85.41 67th 519 87.1%
2018 84.37 84th 532 84.2%
2019 92.87 13th 522 97.5%
2021 92.68 29th 538 94.6%
2022 90.64 33rd 490 93.3%
2023 91.24 25th 491 94.9%
2024 88.48 42nd 497 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Norton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.75 96th 259 62.9%
2019 89.30 14th 242 94.2%
2021 88.90 38th 455 91.6%
2022 85.99 19th 234 91.9%
2023 86.20 24th 230 89.6%
2024 79.74 56th 237 76.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Norton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.52 62nd 262 76.3%
2019 90.89 6th 247 97.6%
2021 89.85 40th 445 91.0%
2022 87.56 20th 232 91.4%
2023 84.73 28th 231 87.9%
2024 83.48 37th 233 84.1%
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Rank History for White students at Norton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.07 92nd 296 68.9%
2019 85.78 25th 295 91.5%
2021 85.73 30th 327 90.8%
2022 84.68 22nd 252 91.3%
2023 86.01 13th 262 95.0%
2024 74.68 57th 250 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 464 2 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1989 492 2 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 505 3 13 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 521
1991 441 4 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
1992 490 4 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 460 5 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 451 4 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 439 4 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 439 4 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 448 4 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1998 449 6 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1999 473 14 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2000 457 12 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2001 455 7 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 456 7 21 9 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 456 7 21 9 2 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 446 8 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 421 10 28 10 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 429 9 28 11 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2007 431 10 38 11 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 438 5 37 11 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 404 9 40 15 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2010 421 8 44 16 3 n/a n/a 0 492
2011 414 7 41 20 5 0 0 0 487
2012 403 9 41 18 4 0 5 0 480
2013 383 10 38 16 4 0 4 0 455
2014 348 7 43 20 2 0 9 0 429
2015 357 9 45 25 2 0 9 0 447
2016 350 11 52 23 0 0 9 0 445
2017 314 9 59 24 0 0 12 0 418
2018 302 11 48 22 0 0 17 0 400
2019 324 8 51 25 0 0 17 0 425
2020 321 15 41 21 0 0 17 0 415
2021 310 15 43 21 0 0 14 0 403
2022 339 18 40 25 0 0 14 0 436
2023 328 16 40 33 0 0 12 0 429
2024 323 19 34 37 0 0 15 0 428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 24.0 20.0 n/a
1989 507 26.0 19.5 n/a
1990 521 28.0 18.6 n/a
1991 455 27.0 16.8 n/a
1992 501 31.6 15.8 1.4
1993 478 31.8 15.0 0
1994 463 31.9 14.5 3
1995 457 34.1 13.4 3.1
1996 457 34.1 13.4 3.1
1997 469 31.4 14.9 1.3
1998 467 31.4 14.9 1.7
1999 498 36.6 13.6 5
2000 486 38.4 12.7 3.9
2001 480 37.4 12.8 n/a
2002 495 34.3 14.4 3.2
2003 495 34.3 14.4 3.2
2004 486 33.1 14.7 3.7
2005 469 28.7 16.3 n/a
2006 477 29.7 16.1 1
2007 490 29.9 16.4 1.4
2008 493 33.2 14.8 3.2
2009 470 34.5 14.4 5.5
2010 492 31.3 15.6 7.5
2011 487 31.1 15.6 6.6
2012 480 32.1 14.9 9.2
2013 455 31.1 14.6 8.8
2014 429 32.0 13.4 5.6
2015 447 34.0 13.1 5.1
2016 445 32.0 13.9 5.2
2017 418 32.2 12.9 5.5
2018 400 30.4 13.1 7.8
2019 425 31.4 13.5 12.9
2020 415 31.5 13.1 13.5
2021 403 29.5 13.6 15.4
2022 436 31.4 13.8 14.4
2023 429 32.6 13.1 14.7
2024 428 31.5 13.5 13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 482 24.0 20.0 n/a
1989 507 26.0 19.5 n/a
1990 521 28.0 18.6 n/a
1991 455 27.0 16.8 n/a
1992 501 31.6 15.8 1.4
1993 478 31.8 15.0 0
1994 463 31.9 14.5 3
1995 457 34.1 13.4 3.1
1996 457 34.1 13.4 3.1
1997 469 31.4 14.9 1.3
1998 467 31.4 14.9 1.7
1999 498 36.6 13.6 5
2000 486 38.4 12.7 3.9
2001 480 37.4 12.8 n/a
2002 495 34.3 14.4 3.2
2003 495 34.3 14.4 3.2
2004 486 33.1 14.7 3.7
2005 469 28.7 16.3 n/a
2006 477 29.7 16.1 1
2007 490 29.9 16.4 1.4
2008 493 33.2 14.8 3.2
2009 470 34.5 14.4 5.5
2010 492 31.3 15.6 7.5
2011 487 31.1 15.6 6.6
2012 480 32.1 14.9 9.2
2013 455 31.1 14.6 8.8
2014 429 32.0 13.4 5.6
2015 447 34.0 13.1 5.1
2016 445 32.0 13.9 5.2
2017 418 32.2 12.9 5.5
2018 400 30.4 13.1 7.8
2019 425 31.4 13.5 12.9
2020 415 31.5 13.1 13.5
2021 403 29.5 13.6 15.4
2022 436 31.4 13.8 14.4
2023 429 32.6 13.1 14.7
2024 428 31.5 13.5 13.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norton School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,429
2019 $15,773
2020 $15,491
2021 $17,664
2022 $16,611
2023 $16,876

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norton School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 491 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norton School)85.571.7
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheshire School District)82.274.8
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norton School)83.978.3
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cheshire School District)83.983.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)5549.8
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norton School)89.187.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cheshire School District)80.174.5
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norton School)82.686.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cheshire School District)74.277.2
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)52.548.3
 4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norton School)87.774.2
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cheshire School District)81.377.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Norton School)83.674.6
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cheshire School District)83.375.7
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.348
 7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Norton School)80.881
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cheshire School District)72.874.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.439.6
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students425429
 0.9%
African American816
 100%
American Indian00
Asian5140
 21.6%
Hispanic2533
 32%
Pacific Islander00
White324328
 1.2%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.9%14.7%
 1.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Norton School

In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended Norton School.

Students at Norton School are 75% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Norton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dodd Middle School
High : Cheshire High School

Yes. Norton School ranks in the top 8.5% of Connecticut elementary schools.


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