Norton Commons Elementary

619 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Norton Commons Elementary, located in the master-planned community of Prospect, Kentucky, is a highly regarded public school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community integration and academic excellence. Because it is situated in the heart of the Norton Commons neighborhood, the school enjoys a unique "walkable" culture where many students can easily travel to campus, fostering a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere that mirrors the surrounding area's design philosophy.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated staff and high parent involvement, which play significant roles in its consistent academic performance. Norton Commons Elementary focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that blends traditional classroom instruction with modern educational strategies, often utilizing its unique location to integrate local resources into the student experience. With its focus on both rigorous learning standards and social-emotional development, the school maintains a reputation as a cornerstone of the Prospect community and a sought-after destination for families in the region.
619
Total Students
34.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton Commons Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White330
Hispanic48
Black111
Asian70
Two or More60
  • White
    330 (53.3 %)
  • Black
    111 (17.9 %)
  • Asian
    70 (11.3 %)
  • Two or More
    60 (9.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    48 (7.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jefferson County
Phone: (502)485-8367
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 153
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 66
Kindergarten 100
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 99
Grade 3 101
Grade 4 82
Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norton Commons Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten66
Kindergarten100
Grade 196
Grade 299
Grade 3101
Grade 482
Grade 575
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norton Commons Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female29247.2%
Male32752.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)