Norton School

414 North Brooksvale Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410

429 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

429

Total Students

32.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	33
Black	16
Asian	40
Two or More	12

White
328 (76.5 %)
Asian
40 (9.3 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.7 %)
Black
16 (3.7 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cheshire School District
Phone:	(203)272-7283
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 64