Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul Norton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Paul Norton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paul Norton Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Paul Norton Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Paul Norton Elementary School often compared to?
Paul Norton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopewell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Paul Norton Elementary School?
417 students attend Paul Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Paul Norton Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul Norton Elementary School?
Paul Norton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Paul Norton Elementary School offer ?
Paul Norton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul Norton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 417 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 91% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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