Norton Elementary School

59692 AL JONES RD
THREE RIVERS, MI 49093

www.trschools.org/NE/

262 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Norton Elementary School, located in Three Rivers, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Three Rivers Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and social-emotional learning, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future educational journeys while maintaining strong ties to the local community.

As part of the Three Rivers school system, Norton Elementary prioritizes a collaborative culture involving students, staff, and families. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, teacher contacts, and information regarding school policies, ensuring clear communication and partnership in the educational process.

262

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	181
Hispanic	38
Black	18
Asian	1
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

White
181 (69.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (14.5 %)
Two or More
23 (8.8 %)
Black
18 (6.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Three Rivers Community Schools
Phone:	(269)244-1144
Website:	http://www.trschools.org/NE/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 42

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 40