B.F. Norton Elementary School

Q: Is B.F. Norton Elementary School a good school?

B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks 84 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

B.F. Norton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving 323 students in grades K-5 and part of the Cumberland School District, which is ranked 15 out of 60 districts in the state.

While B.F. Norton Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average spending per student, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the Cumberland district and Rhode Island state averages, with just 33.9% of students proficient in ELA and 33.3% proficient in Math, compared to 51.1% and 56.3% for the district, respectively. The school's performance in NGSA Science is also lower than the district average. Additionally, B.F. Norton has a relatively high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, ranging from 28.97% to 43.48% over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Blackstone Valley Prep and Garvin Memorial consistently outperform B.F. Norton in RICAS ELA and Math proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, from 56 out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 84 out of 166 in 2023-2024, suggesting its performance is declining relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public K-5

364 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 722-7610

District: Cumberland

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,263

Students who attend B.F. Norton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
High:	Cumberland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 372

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.2%

Hispanic:

28.5%

African American:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks worse than 50.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.2%), Hispanic (28.5%), African American (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at B.F. Norton Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)

Compare B.F. Norton Elementary School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at B.F. Norton Elementary School is $15,263, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

B.F. Norton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cumberland:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland 15^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	12.24	142^nd	169	16.0%
2010	19.51	134^th	169	20.7%
2011	26.78	130^th	165	21.2%
2012	36.31	121^st	165	26.7%
2013	32.60	125^th	165	24.2%
2014	34.48	116^th	159	27.0%
2015	51.84	85^th	169	49.7%
2016	49.89	90^th	170	47.1%
2017	46.95	95^th	168	43.5%
2018	40.38	100^th	169	40.8%
2019	62.48	63^rd	169	62.7%
2021	41.44	84^th	166	49.4%
2022	61.44	56^th	166	66.3%
2023	65.09	57^th	167	65.9%
2024	46.88	84^th	166	49.4%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	463	4	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1996	463	4	2	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
1997	449	6	3	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1998	440	8	2	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	474
1999	408	11	4	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2000	416	7	3	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	470
2001	408	6	5	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2002	316	16	11	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	387
2003	316	16	11	43	1	n/a	n/a	0	387
2004	315	12	11	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2005	297	15	9	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2006	271	16	8	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2007	258	13	5	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	312
2008	266	14	4	38	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2009	242	17	2	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2010	200	18	4	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2011	171	16	7	62	0	0	10	0	266
2012	180	14	5	75	0	0	12	0	286
2013	301	23	9	90	0	0	14	0	437
2014	276	27	11	100	0	0	10	0	424
2015	269	33	12	105	0	0	13	0	432
2016	265	32	13	106	2	0	14	0	432
2017	230	28	9	99	2	0	15	0	383
2018	221	25	8	103	2	0	15	0	374
2019	215	21	6	96	0	0	17	0	355
2020	182	23	4	95	0	0	19	0	323
2021	190	17	5	96	1	0	13	0	322
2022	187	18	7	92	1	0	15	1	321
2023	186	20	7	94	0	0	15	1	323
2024	209	29	10	106	0	0	18	0	372

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 B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	496	35.0	14.2	23
1996	496	35.0	14.2	23
1997	486	35.3	13.8	24.9
1998	474	41.9	11.3	22.4
1999	455	37.1	12.3	34.9
2000	470	40.3	11.7	28.5
2001	464	31.2	14.9	29.1
2002	387	n/a	n/a	34.1
2003	387	n/a	n/a	34.1
2004	384	33.0	11.6	35.4
2005	364	28.0	13.0	36.3
2006	341	30.0	11.4	46.6
2007	312	24.4	12.8	43.3
2008	322	27.3	11.8	44.7
2009	311	24.3	9.9	48.9
2010	280	23.7	11.8	51.4
2011	266	21.3	12.4	60.5
2012	286	21.0	13.6	51
2013	437	29.0	15.0	48.7
2014	424	26.5	16.0	50.5
2015	432	27.0	16.0	51.4
2016	432	32.0	13.5	48.8
2017	383	31.5	12.1	47.8
2018	374	26.3	14.1	47.1
2019	355	27.6	12.8	44.2
2020	323	25.9	12.4	51.4
2021	322	24.4	13.1	43.5
2022	321	24.5	13.1	29
2023	323	25.5	12.6	41.5
2024	372	28.0	13.2	42.2

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 B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	496	35.0	14.2	23
1996	496	35.0	14.2	23
1997	486	35.3	13.8	24.9
1998	474	41.9	11.3	22.4
1999	455	37.1	12.3	34.9
2000	470	40.3	11.7	28.5
2001	464	31.2	14.9	29.1
2002	387	n/a	n/a	34.1
2003	387	n/a	n/a	34.1
2004	384	33.0	11.6	35.4
2005	364	28.0	13.0	36.3
2006	341	30.0	11.4	46.6
2007	312	24.4	12.8	43.3
2008	322	27.3	11.8	44.7
2009	311	24.3	9.9	48.9
2010	280	23.7	11.8	51.4
2011	266	21.3	12.4	60.5
2012	286	21.0	13.6	51
2013	437	29.0	15.0	48.7
2014	424	26.5	16.0	50.5
2015	432	27.0	16.0	51.4
2016	432	32.0	13.5	48.8
2017	383	31.5	12.1	47.8
2018	374	26.3	14.1	47.1
2019	355	27.6	12.8	44.2
2020	323	25.9	12.4	51.4
2021	322	24.4	13.1	43.5
2022	321	24.5	13.1	29
2023	323	25.5	12.6	41.5
2024	372	28.0	13.2	42.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for B.F. Norton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,334 (9.5%)	$12,673 (90.5%)	$14,007
2019	$1,033 (6.8%)	$14,125 (93.2%)	$15,158
2020	$1,096 (7.5%)	$13,496 (92.5%)	$14,593
2021	$1,532 (10.0%)	$13,730 (90.0%)	$15,263

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on B.F. Norton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 63^rd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 57^th of 167 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	69	45.2	23.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	64.5	59.5	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	56.9	55.8	1.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	59.6	63.6	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	36.7	33.3	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	53.4	49	4.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	38.3	38.6	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	51	61.6	10.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	48.5	48.3	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)	61.5	57.7	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	30.9	47.5	16.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)	58	63	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	51.1	42.2	8.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cumberland)	61.3	54.8	6.5%
All Grades Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)	41.4	46.5	5.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Cumberland)	55	57.5	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	355	323	9%
African American	21	20	4.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	96	94	2.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	215	186	13.5%
Two or More Races	17	15	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.2%	41.5%	2.7%

Schools Near B.F. Norton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
B.F. Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	364 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-7610	372	28	13.2	42.2%	209 (56.2%)	29 (7.8%)	106 (28.5%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	46.9	84^th of 166 public elementary schools	49.4%		65.1	57^th of 167 public elementary schools	65.9%	27	32.3	35.1	33.3	33.3				33.9	34.4	43.1	24.2				33.3	$15,263	$1,533	$13,731
Blackstone Valley Prep	Public, Charter	K-4	291 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	406	38	10.6	73.2%	67 (16.5%)	103 (25.4%)	213 (52.5%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	23.2	129^th of 166 public elementary schools	22.3%		28.7	120^th of 167 public elementary schools	28.1%	9		29.5	18.8					24.1	25.6	20.0					22.8	$11,867	$1,177	$10,690
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2	Public, Charter	K-4	52 Broad St.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 305-6860	414	32	12.9	65.5%	61 (14.7%)	88 (21.3%)	232 (56.0%)	24 (5.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	26.1	122^nd of 166 public elementary schools	26.5%		46.1	83^rd of 167 public elementary schools	50.3%	39		36.1	20.7					28.5	25.3	15.9					20.6	$11,181	$938	$10,243
Raices Dual Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	135 Hunt street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7733	225	18	12.5	95.6%	18 (8.0%)	19 (8.4%)	167 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	16.6	143^rd of 166 public elementary schools	13.9%		9.5	158^th of 167 public elementary schools	5.4%	15	17.4	10.7	10.0	26.1				14.8	29.4	8.8	8.7				16.5
Lonsdale Elementary	Public	K-5	270 River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-4200	284	17	16.7	21.1%	206 (72.5%)	18 (6.3%)	28 (9.9%)	12 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)	52.9	69^th of 166 public elementary schools	58.4%		65.7	56^th of 167 public elementary schools	66.5%	13	41.5	51.8	21.8	34.1				36.2	53.6	12.7	39.0				34.9	$16,158	$367	$15,790
The Learning Community	Public, Charter	K-8	21 Lincoln Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Learning Community	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-9998	571	47	12.1	83.2%	26 (4.6%)	82 (14.4%)	456 (79.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	30	113^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.9%		24.4	127^th of 167 public elementary schools	24.0%	14	17.2	27.7	15.6	26.6	25.8	13.1	22.4	22.0	24.6	34.9	26.6	22.7	9.8	8.8	21.5	$15,929	$1,846	$14,082
Ella Risk School	Public	K-5	949 Dexter Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7730	386	36	10.7	92.7%	102 (26.4%)	73 (18.9%)	149 (38.6%)	4 (1.0%)	41 (10.6%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.9%)	8.3	163^rd of 166 public elementary schools	1.8%		8	165^th of 167 public elementary schools	1.2%	2	7.2	14.9		5.2				7.4	16.1	10.1	7.2				10.8	$18,645	$2,384	$16,261
Veterans Memorial Elementary	Public	K-5	150 Fuller Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7740	377	35	10.7	95.0%	101 (26.8%)	56 (14.9%)	158 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.2%)	9.9	158^th of 166 public elementary schools	4.8%		9	161^st of 167 public elementary schools	3.6%	3	8.8	8.3	7.8	8.8				8.4		16.7	11.3				10.2	$15,173	$1,713	$13,461
Garvin Memorial	Public	K-5	1364 Diamond Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 333-2557	399	31	12.8	18.5%	303 (75.9%)	6 (1.5%)	58 (14.5%)	15 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	78.2	37^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.7%		74.4	46^th of 167 public elementary schools	72.5%	9	44.4	46.0	40.0	44.4				43.5	61.9	65.1	49.2				58.7	$14,501	$1,834	$12,667
Segue Inst for Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	325 Cowden Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Segue Institute for Learning	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 721-0964	358	24	14.9	77.1%	18 (5.0%)	11 (3.1%)	329 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.2	150^th of 166 public elementary schools	9.6%		21	131^st of 167 public elementary schools	21.6%	19	13.0	11.4	7.5	13.9	22.0		20.0	12.9	13.9		16.2	14.6		12.5	10.7	$16,100	$2,994	$13,106

Frequently Asked Questions about B.F. Norton Elementary School

Is B.F. Norton Elementary School a good school?

B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks 84^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is B.F. Norton Elementary School in?

Cumberland

What schools do graduates of B.F. Norton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend B.F. Norton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
High : Cumberland High School

How many students attend B.F. Norton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 372 students attended B.F. Norton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of B.F. Norton Elementary School?

Students at B.F. Norton Elementary School are 56% White, 28% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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