PRAIRIE NORTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Norton Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South-Western City school district, located in Columbus, OH with about 552 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 28 teachers, Prairie Norton Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Prairie Norton Elementary School is a public school located in Columbus, Ohio, serving students as part of the South-Western City School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding residential community, focusing on core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As a neighborhood elementary school, it prioritizes student development through structured classroom instruction, promoting both academic growth and social-emotional learning during the formative early years of schooling.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Prairie Norton emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the cultivation of a supportive learning culture. The school works to involve parents and guardians in the educational process, aiming to create a collaborative environment that fosters student success. By providing a diverse range of learning opportunities and extracurricular resources, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while meeting the specific developmental needs of its local student population.

For more information, contact Prairie Norton Elementary School at (614) 801-8450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.