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10941 Kings Crown Drive
Prospect, KY 40059
Rating
:
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (502) 485-8367
Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,Norton Commons Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KYMath Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Norton Commons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Norton Commons Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Norton Commons Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norton Commons Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1230 schools
(Top 30%)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
18%
11%
White
54%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.66
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson County School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norton Commons Elementary School's ranking?
Norton Commons Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Norton Commons Elementary School often compared to?
Norton Commons Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Norton Commons Elementary School?
576 students attend Norton Commons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Norton Commons Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Commons Elementary School?
Norton Commons Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norton Commons Elementary School offer ?
Norton Commons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norton Commons Elementary School part of?
Norton Commons Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Norton Commons Elementary School vs. Norton Elementary School
The nearest high school to Norton Commons Elementary School is South Oldham High School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Westport Middle School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chancey Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Chancey Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 524 students 2.3 miles 4301 Murphy Lane
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8387
2.3
PK-5
524
Zachary Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: K-5 | 309 students 2.8 miles 9620 Westport Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8336
2.8
K-5
309
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Grades: K-5 | 697 students 2.9 miles 8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(502) 485-8308
2.9
K-5
697
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Grades: K-5 | 678 students 3.4 miles 12518 Ridgemoor Dr
Prospect, KY 40059
(502) 228-0101
3.4
K-5
678
Westport Early Childhood Center
Grades: PK | 114 students 3.6 miles 8800 Westport Rd
Louisville, KY 40242
(502) 485-8347
3.6
PK
114
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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