NORTON SCHOOL
Norton School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cheshire School District school district, located in Cheshire, CT with about 400 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 30 teachers, Norton School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Norton School, located at 414 North Brooksvale Road in Cheshire, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–6. It is one of several schools within the Cheshire Public Schools district, a system highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, community-centered environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth.
Beyond its academic program, Norton School is well-known for its active parent-teacher involvement and its dedication to creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere for all children. The facility provides a traditional learning environment equipped with resources designed to support diverse learning styles. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into the middle school level, while maintaining strong ties to the wider Cheshire community.
For more information, contact Norton School at (203) 272-7283 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cheshire, CT 06410-3340
(203) 272-7283
NORTON SCHOOL is a public school in Cheshire, CT with about 400 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cheshire School District
- Total Students:
- 400
- Teachers:
- 30.45
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 400 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.5%
- Asian
- 12.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.