Norton Park Elementary School

www.cobbk12.org/NortonPark/

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norton Park Elementary School is a public school located in Smyrna, Georgia, serving students within the Cobb County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Norton Park strives to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on creating a collaborative culture that involves teachers, students, and families. The staff at Norton Park focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active participation and a variety of school initiatives. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Smyrna community and utilizing resources provided by the Cobb County School District, the school works to ensure that every student has access to a well-rounded and high-quality elementary education.

643

Total Students

63.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	390
Black	181
Asian	7
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Hispanic
390 (60.7%)
Black
181 (28.1%)
White
33 (5.1%)
Two or More
29 (4.5%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(678)842-5833
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/NortonPark/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	643
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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norton Park Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	101
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norton Park Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	50.1%
Male	321	49.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)