Norton Jr High

Norton Community Schools
706 North Jones Street
Norton, KS 67654
93 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Norton Junior High, located in Norton, Kansas, serves as a core educational facility within the USD 211 school district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured environment for students during their transitional middle-level years. By focusing on academic development, character growth, and extracurricular engagement, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school’s official website serves as a vital communication hub for parents, students, and the local community, offering easy access to calendars, faculty contact information, and academic resources. As part of a small-town school district, Norton Junior High emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff members prioritize individualized student success. The school plays an integral role in the Norton area, fostering a culture of learning that balances rigorous coursework with community-focused values.
93
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    85 (91.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Norton Community Schools
Phone: (785)877-5851
Website: http://sites.google.com/usd211.org/norton-junior-high-school-2020/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 37
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 9

* 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
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 43
Gender Ratio