Paul Norton Elementary School

Paul Norton Elementary School serves 417 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Bettendorf, Iowa. With 25 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom interactions. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a 7.7 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 93rd out of 1,288 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 93rd percentile.

Students consistently excel in core subjects, with 91% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 89% meeting or exceeding standards in Mathematics. This strong academic showing reflects both dedicated instruction and a supportive learning environment. Paul Norton Elementary draws families from a well-established suburban community in Scott County, where the median household income reaches $102,036 and home values average $278,500.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects a highly educated population, with 52% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, and maintains a low poverty rate of just 7.2%. Located on Greenbrier Drive in this large suburban setting, Paul Norton Elementary serves as an anchor institution in a thriving community that values educational excellence and provides students with the stability and resources that support academic achievement.