Very Good
#979 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Norton Elementary School
Elementary School · Three Rivers Community Schools · Three Rivers, MI
A Three Rivers Community Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
59692 AL JONES RD, Three Rivers, MI 49093
- Math 48% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norton Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Norton Elementary School 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,040
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49093; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 3.6 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Andrews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Ruth Hoppin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | Not available | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Three Rivers Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,192NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norton Elementary School is listed in Three Rivers Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norton Elementary School
Norton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Three Rivers, MI, part of Three Rivers Community Schools, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #979 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norton Elementary School
What grades does Norton Elementary School serve?
Norton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Norton Elementary School?
Norton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norton Elementary School rank in MI?
Norton Elementary School ranks #979 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Norton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Norton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Norton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norton Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Norton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Norton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Norton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norton Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Norton Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (269) 244-1144
- Area population (ZIP 49093)
- 18,439
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 49093; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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