Captain Leland Norton Elementary

747 North Mountain View Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92410

www.sbcusd.com

460 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Captain Leland Norton Elementary is a public school located in San Bernardino, California, serving students in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The school is named in honor of Captain Leland Norton, a local aviation pioneer and World War II veteran, reflecting the community’s commitment to preserving local history while fostering an environment dedicated to academic growth and civic pride. The school typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on foundational education and the development of core academic skills in a supportive, structured setting.

Beyond the classroom, Norton Elementary aims to create a welcoming community for both students and families. Like many schools within the district, it places a strong emphasis on inclusive learning, character development, and preparing children for success in their middle school years. By integrating traditional curriculum with local resources, the school strives to provide a stable learning environment that addresses the unique social and educational needs of the students in the Mountain View Avenue neighborhood.

460

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Captain Leland Norton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	368
Black	66
Asian	3
Two or More	7
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
368 (80.0%)
Black
66 (14.3%)
White
11 (2.4%)
Two or More
7 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	San Bernardino City Unified
Phone:	(909)888-6369
Website:	http://www.sbcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	419
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 81

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 35

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Captain Leland Norton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	48
Grade 6	35

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Captain Leland Norton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	49.8%
Male	231	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)