Summary:
The city of Norton, Kansas is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Eisenhower Elementary, Norton High, and Norton Junior High, all part of the Norton Community Schools district. The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across these schools, with Eisenhower Elementary and Norton High demonstrating relatively strong academic performance, while Norton Junior High lags behind.
Among the standout schools, Norton High ranks 194 out of 332 Kansas high schools and has a 4-year graduation rate of 89.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%. The school also outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 10th-grade students. Eisenhower Elementary is ranked 359 out of 656 Kansas elementary schools and demonstrates strong academic performance, with 6th-grade students outperforming the district and state in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, which can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by the high free/reduced lunch rates, which may require additional resources and support. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggests differences in resource allocation and funding priorities within the district, which could be an area for further investigation.
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