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#741 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 41% in state
L G Nourse Elementary
Elementary School · Norton · Norton, MA
A Norton elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
38 Plain Street, Norton, MA 02766
- Math 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at L G Nourse Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where L G Nourse Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low236/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,404
Median home value
$476,900
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
45.8%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02766; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J C SolmoneseEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–3 | 3.3 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Joseph C ChamberlainEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Jordan/jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 4.4 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Everett W RobinsonEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–2 | 4.5 mi | 712 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Norton
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
L G Nourse Elementary is listed in Norton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About L G Nourse Elementary
L G Nourse Elementary is a public elementary school in Norton, MA, part of Norton, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about L G Nourse Elementary
What grades does L G Nourse Elementary serve?
L G Nourse Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend L G Nourse Elementary?
L G Nourse Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L G Nourse Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at L G Nourse Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does L G Nourse Elementary rank in MA?
L G Nourse Elementary ranks #741 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is L G Nourse Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
L G Nourse Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at L G Nourse Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, L G Nourse Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is L G Nourse Elementary a charter school?
No, L G Nourse Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is L G Nourse Elementary a Title I school?
No, L G Nourse Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (508) 285-0110
- Area population (ZIP 02766)
- 19,155
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02766; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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