Norton Park Elementary School

Summary:

Norton Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Smyrna, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 673 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Norton Park Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the Cobb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessment. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics were significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 5th grade ELA, only 31.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to 57.9% in Cobb County and 48.2% statewide. This has resulted in the school being ranked in the bottom 25% of elementary schools in Georgia, earning it a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Norton Park Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.24% to 83.82% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When comparing Norton Park Elementary School to nearby schools in the Cobb County district, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For example, Smyrna Elementary School, which is located just 1.82 miles away, consistently outperforms Norton Park Elementary School on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher across all grade levels and subject areas. The data suggests that significant efforts are needed to improve the educational experience and outcomes for the students at Norton Park Elementary School, such as identifying and addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance and collaborating with the district and community stakeholders to develop and implement targeted interventions and support systems.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3041 Gray Rd SE
       Smyrna, GA  30082


(678) 842-5833

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
916th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Norton Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Griffin Middle School
High:    Campbell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
55.0%
African American:
31.6%
White:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.2% Help


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Compare Details Norton Park Elementary School ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.93. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norton Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.37 1048th 1101 4.8%
2007 9.39 1058th 1125 6.0%
2008 17.47 1021st 1134 10.0%
2009 17.77 1008th 1133 11.0%
2010 17.09 1058th 1183 10.6%
2011 19.67 1057th 1212 12.8%
2012 27.35 976th 1201 18.7%
2013 24.34 1011th 1225 17.5%
2014 22.80 1039th 1231 15.6%
2015 24.10 960th 1240 22.6%
2016 20.00 1003rd 1233 18.7%
2017 26.42 892nd 1205 26.0%
2018 23.92 917th 1209 24.2%
2019 35.24 785th 1234 36.4%
2021 18.96 972nd 1214 19.9%
2022 25.41 915th 1244 26.4%
2023 34.55 774th 1242 37.7%
2024 25.93 916th 1248 26.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Open Quote It is mind boggling the negligence of this school. How many times does a school "forget" to put a kid in ASP. Just awful. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, January 21, 2016

Open Quote I think the rating of this school on this website is very unfair and does not tell the story. We pulled our daughter out of a local charter school to come here, and I am so glad we did. I'm giving it 5 stars for the level of excellence and commitment we have experienced here. Please at least visit the school, meet Mr. Mosely (the principal) who's delightful, and judge for yourself. Our family is proud to be part of this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 7, 2016

Open Quote We love Norton Park. Our child began the 2nd grade this year, and she is thriving. The leadership at this school is great (Mr. Mosely is an amazingly caring and approachable principal), her teachers are wonderful and we're so happy with our decision. The other parents I encounter love this school.

The test scores and the online ratings do not tell the story of this school and I encourage anyone who is zoned for Norton Park to at least come in and take a tour before they decide to send their child to an alternative school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Norton Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 710 710
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 751 751
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 693 693
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 681 681
1994 295 306 25 19 4 n/a n/a 0 649
1995 235 403 22 47 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1996 235 403 22 47 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1997 223 404 24 56 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1998 202 414 19 76 0 n/a n/a 0 711
1999 161 389 18 91 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2000 151 391 17 120 1 n/a n/a 0 680
2001 138 395 12 158 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 113 354 14 230 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2003 113 354 14 230 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2004 113 316 8 293 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2005 85 306 9 331 0 n/a n/a 29 760
2006 66 312 9 382 0 n/a n/a 34 803
2007 64 252 9 404 1 n/a n/a 28 758
2008 56 231 4 373 1 n/a n/a 27 692
2009 50 289 14 353 0 n/a n/a 32 738
2010 40 256 11 382 0 0 0 0 689
2011 58 233 11 377 0 0 14 0 693
2012 63 267 11 368 1 0 11 0 721
2013 53 283 10 387 3 0 11 0 747
2014 63 309 10 431 2 0 18 0 833
2015 66 300 9 480 3 0 26 0 884
2016 58 305 6 535 2 0 23 0 929
2017 54 286 5 546 1 0 24 0 916
2018 53 305 7 509 1 0 25 0 900
2019 58 296 10 470 0 0 21 0 855
2020 48 276 10 454 0 0 21 0 809
2021 46 237 14 423 0 1 27 0 748
2022 45 249 15 366 0 0 33 0 708
2023 49 213 14 370 0 0 27 0 673

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 43.0 16.5 19.3
1991 751 44.0 17.0 32.4
1992 693 47.0 14.7 32.5
1993 681 40.0 17.0 43.9
1994 649 46.2 14.0 50.8
1995 707 51.5 13.7 57.9
1996 707 51.5 13.7 57.9
1997 707 45.5 15.5 65.5
1998 711 48.3 14.7 66.2
1999 659 49.8 13.2 65.9
2000 680 48.5 14.0 66.3
2001 703 52.4 13.4 68
2002 712 53.0 13.4 70.4
2003 712 53.0 13.4 70.4
2004 730 53.5 13.6 75.1
2005 760 59.5 12.8 81.1
2006 803 58.0 13.8 84.9
2007 758 71.9 10.5 86.4
2008 692 72.0 9.6 91.4
2009 738 67.5 10.9 96.2
2010 689 67.0 10.2 91.1
2011 693 60.0 11.5 92.4
2012 721 56.5 12.7 90.7
2013 747 59.0 12.6 92.9
2014 833 62.0 13.4 91.1
2015 884 69.0 12.8 91.6
2016 929 71.0 13.0 90.7
2017 916 70.5 12.9 92
2018 900 73.0 12.3 86.6
2019 855 69.3 12.3 84.1
2020 809 68.3 11.8 86.8
2021 748 67.2 11.1 83.8
2022 708 64.2 11.0 n/a
2023 673 63.1 10.6 80.2

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 Norton Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 710 43.0 16.5 19.3
1991 751 44.0 17.0 32.4
1992 693 47.0 14.7 32.5
1993 681 40.0 17.0 43.9
1994 649 46.2 14.0 50.8
1995 707 51.5 13.7 57.9
1996 707 51.5 13.7 57.9
1997 707 45.5 15.5 65.5
1998 711 48.3 14.7 66.2
1999 659 49.8 13.2 65.9
2000 680 48.5 14.0 66.3
2001 703 52.4 13.4 68
2002 712 53.0 13.4 70.4
2003 712 53.0 13.4 70.4
2004 730 53.5 13.6 75.1
2005 760 59.5 12.8 81.1
2006 803 58.0 13.8 84.9
2007 758 71.9 10.5 86.4
2008 692 72.0 9.6 91.4
2009 738 67.5 10.9 96.2
2010 689 67.0 10.2 91.1
2011 693 60.0 11.5 92.4
2012 721 56.5 12.7 90.7
2013 747 59.0 12.6 92.9
2014 833 62.0 13.4 91.1
2015 884 69.0 12.8 91.6
2016 929 71.0 13.0 90.7
2017 916 70.5 12.9 92
2018 900 73.0 12.3 86.6
2019 855 69.3 12.3 84.1
2020 809 68.3 11.8 86.8
2021 748 67.2 11.1 83.8
2022 708 64.2 11.0 n/a
2023 673 63.1 10.6 80.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Norton Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $932 (9.1%) $9,256 (90.8%) $10,189
2018 $554 (5.4%) $9,759 (94.6%) $10,314
2019 $713 (6.3%) $10,519 (93.7%) $11,232

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norton Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 785th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 774th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norton Park Elementary School)22.127.4
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.547.2
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norton Park Elementary School)47.924.2
 23.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)58.150.4
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norton Park Elementary School)27.526.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)50.846.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norton Park Elementary School)41.530.8
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)57.452.8
 4.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norton Park Elementary School)36.542.6
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)54.951
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norton Park Elementary School)33.829.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.244.2
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Norton Park Elementary School)33.623.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Cobb County)4744.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students855673
 21.3%
African American296213
 28%
American Indian00
Asian1014
 40%
Hispanic470370
 21.3%
Pacific Islander00
White5849
 15.5%
Two or More Races2127
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.1%80.2%
 3.9%


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Students who attend Norton Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Griffin Middle School
High : Campbell High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Norton Park Elementary School.

Students at Norton Park Elementary School are 55% Hispanic, 32% African American, 7% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Norton Park Elementary School ranks 916th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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