B.F. Norton Elementary School

Public K-5

 364 Broad Street
       Cumberland, RI  02864


(401) 722-7610

District: Cumberland

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 167 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,263 Help


Students who attend B.F. Norton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
High:    Cumberland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.6%
Hispanic:
29.1%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Compare Details B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.6%), Hispanic (29.1%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at B.F. Norton Elementary School is 12.6, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at B.F. Norton Elementary School is $15,263, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

B.F. Norton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cumberland:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland 13th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 12.24 142nd 169 16.0%
2010 19.51 134th 169 20.7%
2011 26.78 130th 165 21.2%
2012 36.31 121st 165 26.7%
2013 32.60 125th 165 24.2%
2014 34.48 116th 159 27.0%
2015 51.84 85th 169 49.7%
2016 49.89 90th 170 47.1%
2017 46.95 95th 168 43.5%
2018 40.38 100th 169 40.8%
2019 62.48 63rd 169 62.7%
2021 41.44 84th 166 49.4%
2022 61.44 56th 166 66.3%
2023 65.09 57th 167 65.9%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 463 4 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1996 463 4 2 27 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1997 449 6 3 28 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1998 440 8 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 408 11 4 32 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2000 416 7 3 44 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 408 6 5 45 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 316 16 11 43 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 316 16 11 43 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 315 12 11 46 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2005 297 15 9 43 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2006 271 16 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2007 258 13 5 35 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2008 266 14 4 38 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 242 17 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2010 200 18 4 58 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2011 171 16 7 62 0 0 10 0 266
2012 180 14 5 75 0 0 12 0 286
2013 301 23 9 90 0 0 14 0 437
2014 276 27 11 100 0 0 10 0 424
2015 269 33 12 105 0 0 13 0 432
2016 265 32 13 106 2 0 14 0 432
2017 230 28 9 99 2 0 15 0 383
2018 221 25 8 103 2 0 15 0 374
2019 215 21 6 96 0 0 17 0 355
2020 182 23 4 95 0 0 19 0 323
2021 190 17 5 96 1 0 13 0 322
2022 187 18 7 92 1 0 15 1 321
2023 186 20 7 94 0 0 15 1 323

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 496 35.0 14.2 23
1996 496 35.0 14.2 23
1997 486 35.3 13.8 24.9
1998 474 41.9 11.3 22.4
1999 455 37.1 12.3 34.9
2000 470 40.3 11.7 28.5
2001 464 31.2 14.9 29.1
2002 387 n/a n/a 34.1
2003 387 n/a n/a 34.1
2004 384 33.0 11.6 35.4
2005 364 28.0 13.0 36.3
2006 341 30.0 11.4 46.6
2007 312 24.4 12.8 43.3
2008 322 27.3 11.8 44.7
2009 311 24.3 9.9 48.9
2010 280 23.7 11.8 51.4
2011 266 21.3 12.4 60.5
2012 286 21.0 13.6 51
2013 437 29.0 15.0 48.7
2014 424 26.5 16.0 50.5
2015 432 27.0 16.0 51.4
2016 432 32.0 13.5 48.8
2017 383 31.5 12.1 47.8
2018 374 26.3 14.1 47.1
2019 355 27.6 12.8 44.2
2020 323 25.9 12.4 51.4
2021 322 24.4 13.1 43.5
2022 321 24.5 13.1 29
2023 323 25.5 12.6 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 496 35.0 14.2 23
1996 496 35.0 14.2 23
1997 486 35.3 13.8 24.9
1998 474 41.9 11.3 22.4
1999 455 37.1 12.3 34.9
2000 470 40.3 11.7 28.5
2001 464 31.2 14.9 29.1
2002 387 n/a n/a 34.1
2003 387 n/a n/a 34.1
2004 384 33.0 11.6 35.4
2005 364 28.0 13.0 36.3
2006 341 30.0 11.4 46.6
2007 312 24.4 12.8 43.3
2008 322 27.3 11.8 44.7
2009 311 24.3 9.9 48.9
2010 280 23.7 11.8 51.4
2011 266 21.3 12.4 60.5
2012 286 21.0 13.6 51
2013 437 29.0 15.0 48.7
2014 424 26.5 16.0 50.5
2015 432 27.0 16.0 51.4
2016 432 32.0 13.5 48.8
2017 383 31.5 12.1 47.8
2018 374 26.3 14.1 47.1
2019 355 27.6 12.8 44.2
2020 323 25.9 12.4 51.4
2021 322 24.4 13.1 43.5
2022 321 24.5 13.1 29
2023 323 25.5 12.6 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for B.F. Norton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,334 (9.5%) $12,673 (90.5%) $14,007
2019 $1,033 (6.8%) $14,125 (93.2%) $15,158
2020 $1,096 (7.5%) $13,496 (92.5%) $14,593
2021 $1,532 (10.0%) $13,730 (90.0%) $15,263

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on B.F. Norton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 57th of 167 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)6945.2
 23.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)64.559.5
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)56.955.8
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)59.663.6
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)36.733.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)53.449
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)38.338.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)5161.6
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)48.548.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)61.557.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)30.947.5
 16.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)5863
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (B.F. Norton Elementary School)51.142.2
 8.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cumberland)61.354.8
 6.5%
All Grades Mathematics (B.F. Norton Elementary School)41.446.5
 5.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cumberland)5557.5
 2.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students355323
 9%
African American2120
 4.8%
American Indian00
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic9694
 2.1%
Pacific Islander00
White215186
 13.5%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.2%41.5%
 2.7%


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Students at B.F. Norton Elementary School are 58% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend B.F. Norton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
High : Cumberland High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 323 students attended B.F. Norton Elementary School.

B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks 57th of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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