Norton Commons Elementary

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Norton Commons Elementary ranks 177 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norton Commons Elementary is a public elementary school located in Prospect, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 619 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norton Commons Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25-30% of elementary schools in Kentucky, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects like Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 48% of 3rd graders, 45% of 4th graders, and 72% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 31% and 43% for the district and state, respectively. The school also outperforms the district and state in Reading, with proficiency rates ranging from 56% to 64% across grades 3-5, compared to 36-38% and 46-50% for the district and state.

While Norton Commons Elementary performs exceptionally well for its Asian student population, ranking 2nd out of 25 Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024, its performance for African American and White students is more mixed. The school also struggles with its population of low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom 40% of Kentucky elementary schools in this category. Interestingly, the nearby Oldham County schools, such as Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School and Norton Elementary, significantly outperform Norton Commons Elementary in academic achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10941 Kings Crown Drive
Prospect, KY 40059

(502) 485-8367

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
177^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,463

Students who attend Norton Commons Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kammerer Middle
High:	Ballard High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.0%

African American:

17.1%

Asian:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norton Commons Elementary ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 9^th among 87 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.89. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Norton Commons Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53%), African American (17.1%), Asian (13.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norton Commons Elementary is 16.3. 65 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Norton Commons Elementary employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norton Commons Elementary is $17,463. 78 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norton Commons Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Norton Commons Elementary 177^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Norton Commons Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

White students:

Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141^st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norton Commons Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	86.45	41^st	700	94.1%
2021	48.50	244^th	517	52.8%
2022	65.18	188^th	684	72.5%
2023	71.95	140^th	687	79.6%
2024	68.89	177^th	685	74.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	88.79	29^th	661	95.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	55.78	277^th	664	58.3%
2022	36.47	431^st	667	35.4%
2023	39.41	399^th	670	40.4%
2024	39.23	416^th	665	37.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	76.48	93^rd	671	86.1%
2021	50.53	153^rd	312	51.0%
2022	61.08	201^st	641	68.6%
2023	69.11	151^st	639	76.4%
2024	64.54	195^th	644	69.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	88.64	26^th	676	96.2%
2021	54.54	141^st	325	56.6%
2022	64.17	175^th	657	73.4%
2023	64.71	177^th	652	72.9%
2024	68.81	155^th	652	76.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.68	2^nd	25	92.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	64.71	40^th	185	78.4%
2022	62.22	33^rd	118	72.0%
2023	40.32	73^rd	129	43.4%
2024	56.40	50^th	140	64.3%

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Rank History for White students at Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	93.32	15^th	592	97.5%
2021	45.81	185^th	337	45.1%
2022	74.05	117^th	656	82.2%
2023	76.64	105^th	658	84.0%
2024	63.15	213^th	659	67.7%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norton Commons Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	232	69	38	34	0	4	28	405
2018	302	79	41	30	0	2	36	490
2019	337	89	52	39	1	3	37	558
2020	336	106	53	40	1	4	53	593
2021	339	96	53	35	2	3	50	578
2022	313	102	61	45	1	0	54	576
2023	330	111	70	48	0	0	60	619
2024	328	106	84	49	1	0	51	619

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 Commons Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	405	24.8	16.3	30.4
2018	490	28.1	17.3	29.8
2019	558	31.0	18.0	29.7
2020	593	30.2	19.6	31.4
2021	578	31.6	18.2	26.3
2022	576	31.5	18.2	32.1
2023	619	34.7	17.8	31.5
2024	619	37.9	16.3	30.5

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 Commons Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	405	24.8	16.3	30.4
2018	490	28.1	17.3	29.8
2019	558	31.0	18.0	29.7
2020	593	30.2	19.6	31.4
2021	578	31.6	18.2	26.3
2022	576	31.5	18.2	32.1
2023	619	34.7	17.8	31.5
2024	619	37.9	16.3	30.5

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 Norton Commons Elementary

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$973 (6.9%)	$267 (1.9%)	$1,240 (8.8%)	$11,023 (78.2%)	$1,170 (8.3%)	$12,193 (86.5%)	$14,101
2020	$917 (6.7%)	$288 (2.1%)	$1,205 (8.8%)	$10,719 (78.0%)	$1,138 (8.3%)	$11,857 (86.3%)	$13,747
2021	$1,111 (7.5%)	$648 (4.4%)	$1,759 (11.9%)	$11,411 (76.9%)	$1,057 (7.1%)	$12,468 (84.1%)	$14,830
2022	$2,641 (15.1%)	$1,256 (7.2%)	$3,897 (22.3%)	$10,870 (62.2%)	$1,413 (8.1%)	$12,283 (70.3%)	$17,463

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norton Commons Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 140^th of 687 Elementary schools	14.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	558	619	10.9%
African American	89	111	24.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	52	70	34.6%
Hispanic	39	48	23.1%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	337	330	2.1%
Two or More Races	37	60	62.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.7%	31.5%	1.8%

Schools Near Norton Commons Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)						KSA Reading (2024)				KSA Science (2024)		KSA Writing (2024)		KSA Social Studies (2024)		KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Mathematics 6th Grade	KSA Mathematics 7th Grade	KSA Mathematics 8th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Reading 8th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Science 7th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Writing 8th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 8th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Norton Commons Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10941 Kings Crown Drive	Prospect	40059	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8367	619	38	16.3	30.5%	328 (53.0%)	106 (17.1%)	49 (7.9%)	84 (13.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.2%)	68.9	177^th of 685 public elementary schools	74.2%		71.9	140^th of 687 public elementary schools	79.6%	37	48.0	45.0	72.0				56.0	56.0	64.0		35.0		40.0		61.0		58.0		$17,463	$2,641	$1,256	$3,897	$10,870	$1,413	$12,283
Chancey Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4301 Murphy Lane	Louisville	40245	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8387	560	37	15.0	53.8%	158 (28.2%)	204 (36.4%)	121 (21.6%)	28 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.8%)	14.6	606^th of 685 public elementary schools	11.5%		25.1	532^nd of 687 public elementary schools	22.6%	74	27.0	31.0	19.0				28.0	35.0	25.0		28.0		12.0		22.0		29.0		$18,302	$2,589	$1,208	$3,797	$11,874	$1,307	$13,181
Norton Elementary	Public	K-5	8101 Brownsboro Road	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8308	728	45	16.2	22.5%	426 (58.5%)	95 (13.0%)	53 (7.3%)	97 (13.3%)	3 (0.4%)	6 (0.8%)	48 (6.6%)	95.9	5^th of 685 public elementary schools	99.3%		96.2	8^th of 687 public elementary schools	98.8%	3	69.0	61.0	83.0				79.0	81.0	83.0		61.0		75.0		79.0		80.0		$17,548	$2,047	$1,336	$3,383	$11,712	$1,313	$13,025
Zachary Taylor Elementary	Public	K-5	9620 Westport Road	Louisville	40241	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 485-8336	289	23	12.7	61.9%	69 (23.9%)	117 (40.5%)	53 (18.3%)	20 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.4%)	8.5	645^th of 685 public elementary schools	5.8%		7.4	661^st of 687 public elementary schools	3.8%	16	29.0		14.0				27.0	23.0	16.0						18.0		23.0		$22,956	$3,450	$1,198	$4,648	$15,526	$1,380	$16,906
Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	K-5	12518 Ridgemoor Dr	Prospect	40059	Jefferson County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 228-0101	614	40	15.3	9.9%	503 (81.9%)	7 (1.1%)	42 (6.8%)	42 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	86.6	52^nd of 685 public elementary schools	92.4%		89.3	39^th of 687 public elementary schools	94.3%	13	76.0	73.0	74.0				63.0	66.0	72.0		48.0		44.0		63.0		65.0		$10,568	$711	$211	$922	$9,589	$1,997	$11,586
Westport Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	8800 Westport Rd	Louisville	40242	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8347	186	16	11.6	53.8%	79 (42.5%)	47 (25.3%)	24 (12.9%)	24 (12.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Bowen Elementary	Public	K-5	1601 Roosevelt Ave	Louisville	40242	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 485-8213	766	44	17.5	39.8%	365 (47.7%)	135 (17.6%)	143 (18.7%)	78 (10.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.5%)	63.7	221^st of 685 public elementary schools	67.7%		71.2	143^rd of 687 public elementary schools	79.2%	78	50.0	47.0	57.0				51.0	60.0	56.0		35.0		36.0		48.0		58.0		$18,731	$2,542	$1,424	$3,966	$12,296	$1,330	$13,626
Bellewood	Public	K-5	11103 Park Road	Louisville	40223	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(502) 753-5500	7	3	2.5		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Anchorage Independent Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	11400 Ridge Rd	Anchorage	40223	Jefferson County	Anchorage Independent	No	No	No	Yes	(502) 245-2121	399	40	10.0	0.8%	350 (87.7%)	6 (1.5%)	15 (3.8%)	14 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.5%)	96.9	3^rd of 685 public elementary schools	99.6%		98.1	2^nd of 687 public elementary schools	99.7%	1	76.0	89.0	90.0	83.0	92.0	82.0	66.0	89.0	88.0	88.0		74.0	63.0	90.0	83.0	86.0	85.0	86.0	$24,459	$216	$606	$821	$18,429	$5,071	$23,500
Harmony Elementary School	Public	K-5	1901 S Highway 1793	Goshen	40026	Oldham County	Oldham County	No	No	No	No	(502) 228-2228	599	39	15.3	11.9%	522 (87.1%)	5 (0.8%)	32 (5.3%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.2%)	80	92^nd of 685 public elementary schools	86.6%		77.9	94^th of 687 public elementary schools	86.3%	2	47.0	69.0	70.0				51.0	69.0	57.0		54.0		57.0		58.0		58.0		$10,847	$646	$210	$856	$9,710	$2,125	$11,835

Frequently Asked Questions about Norton Commons Elementary

What district is Norton Commons Elementary in?

Jefferson County

How many students attend Norton Commons Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 619 students attended Norton Commons Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Norton Commons Elementary attend?

Students who attend Norton Commons Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kammerer Middle
High : Ballard High

Is Norton Commons Elementary a good school?

Norton Commons Elementary ranks 177^th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Norton Commons Elementary?

Students at Norton Commons Elementary are 53% White, 17% African American, 14% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

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