Norton Commons Elementary

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:
177th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Norton Commons Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kammerer Middle
High:    Ballard High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  619

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.3%
African American:
17.9%
Asian:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.5% Help


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Compare Details Norton Commons Elementary ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.89. (See more...)
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Norton Commons Elementary:

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

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.45 41st 700 94.1%
2021 48.50 244th 517 52.8%
2022 65.18 188th 684 72.5%
2023 71.95 140th 687 79.6%
2024 68.89 177th 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 29th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.78 277th 664 58.3%
2022 36.47 431st 667 35.4%
2023 39.41 399th 670 40.4%
2024 39.23 416th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.48 93rd 671 86.1%
2021 50.53 153rd 312 51.0%
2022 61.08 201st 641 68.6%
2023 69.11 151st 639 76.4%
2024 64.54 195th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.64 26th 676 96.2%
2021 54.54 141st 325 56.6%
2022 64.17 175th 657 73.4%
2023 64.71 177th 652 72.9%
2024 68.81 155th 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 2nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.71 40th 185 78.4%
2022 62.22 33rd 118 72.0%
2023 40.32 73rd 129 43.4%
2024 56.40 50th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.32 15th 592 97.5%
2021 45.81 185th 337 45.1%
2022 74.05 117th 656 82.2%
2023 76.64 105th 658 84.0%
2024 63.15 213th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2017 232 69 38 34 0 4 28 0 405
2018 302 79 41 30 0 2 36 0 490
2019 337 89 52 39 1 3 37 0 558
2020 336 106 53 40 1 4 53 0 593
2021 339 96 53 35 2 3 50 0 578
2022 313 102 61 45 1 0 54 0 576
2023 330 111 70 48 0 0 60 0 619

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

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

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 Commons Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 41st of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 687 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558619
 10.9%
African American89111
 24.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5270
 34.6%
Hispanic3948
 23.1%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White337330
 2.1%
Two or More Races3760
 62.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.7%31.5%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Norton Commons Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 619 students attended Norton Commons Elementary.

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

Students at Norton Commons Elementary are 53% White, 18% African American, 11% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Kammerer Middle
High : Ballard High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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