C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ALACHUA school district, located in GAINESVILLE, FL with about 644 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY 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.

C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Gainesville, Florida, serving students within the Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) district. Situated in the northwest quadrant of the city, the school is part of a district-wide initiative focused on providing comprehensive K-5 education that emphasizes academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. As part of the larger ACPS system, the school follows state-mandated curriculum standards while utilizing district-provided resources to support diverse learner needs, including programs for enrichment and academic intervention.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment, often leveraging the district’s focus on teacher professional development and data-driven instruction. Like other schools within the Alachua County network, Norton Elementary aims to prepare its students for middle school transition through a balanced approach that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with extracurricular opportunities. Parents and guardians interested in specific school-wide events, PTA involvement, or current performance metrics are encouraged to access the official Alachua County Public Schools website linked to the institution.

For more information, contact C. W. NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (352) 955-6765 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.