Norton Elementary

8101 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40241

716 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Norton Elementary School, located at 8101 Brownsboro Road in Louisville, Kentucky, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) district. Known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to student development, the school serves a diverse population of elementary-aged children. Norton is frequently recognized for maintaining a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritizes both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional well-being of its students, making it a popular choice for families in the northeastern area of Louisville.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who emphasize active learning and community engagement. Beyond its standard curriculum, Norton Elementary often provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. With its convenient location in the Brownsboro Road corridor, the school functions as a central hub for its neighborhood, fostering a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

716

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	50
Black	89
Asian	93
Two or More	38
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
439 (61.3%)
Asian
93 (13.0%)
Black
89 (12.4%)
Hispanic
50 (7.0%)
Two or More
38 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8308
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	716
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 122

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norton Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	122
Grade 1	117
Grade 2	122
Grade 3	126
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norton Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	325	45.4%
Male	391	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)