L G Nourse Elementary

www.norton.k12.ma.us

272 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

L.G. Nourse Elementary School, located at 38 Plain Street in Norton, Massachusetts, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Norton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students in the primary grades are encouraged to develop both their academic skills and their character. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while emphasizing the importance of community, curiosity, and personal growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the wider Norton community to enhance the overall student experience. Through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives, L.G. Nourse seeks to cultivate a positive school climate that values academic excellence alongside social-emotional development. For parents and community members, the school provides consistent communication and resources to ensure that every student has the tools and support necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.

272

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L G Nourse Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	13
Black	22
Asian	8
Two or More	14

White
215 (79.0%)
Black
22 (8.1%)
Two or More
14 (5.1%)
Hispanic
13 (4.8%)
Asian
8 (2.9%)

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:	Norton
Phone:	(508)285-0110
Website:	http://www.norton.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 82