Paul Norton Elementary School

www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/PN/

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paul Norton Elementary School, located in Bettendorf, Iowa, serves as a key institution within the Bettendorf Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to build foundational skills while encouraging critical thinking and personal growth. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families, aiming to cultivate a community where every child feels valued and prepared for future success.

The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered education, integrating technology and diverse instructional methods to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. Beyond academics, Paul Norton Elementary prioritizes character development and social-emotional learning, encouraging students to become responsible, empathetic, and active members of their community. By offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities and maintaining a focus on excellence, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that sets the stage for lifelong learning.

403

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paul Norton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	51
Black	18
Asian	13
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
297 (73.7%)
Hispanic
51 (12.7%)
Two or More
23 (5.7%)
Black
18 (4.5%)
Asian
13 (3.2%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bettendorf Comm School District
Phone:	(563)332-8936
Website:	http://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/PN/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 51

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 73