Very Good
#60 of 302 schools in RI
Top 20% in state
B.f. Norton Elementary School
Elementary School · Cumberland · Cumberland, RI
A Cumberland elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
364 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at B.f. Norton Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where B.f. 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cumberland), 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
$118,737
Median home value
$394,800
Median rent
$1,251/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02864; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Raices Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Lonsdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cumberland
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
B.f. Norton Elementary School is listed in Cumberland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About B.f. Norton Elementary School
B.f. Norton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cumberland, RI, part of Cumberland, serving approximately 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about B.f. Norton Elementary School
What grades does B.f. Norton Elementary School serve?
B.f. Norton Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend B.f. Norton Elementary School?
B.f. Norton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B.f. Norton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at B.f. Norton Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does B.f. Norton Elementary School rank in RI?
B.f. Norton Elementary School ranks #60 of 302 schools in RI.
What is B.f. Norton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
B.f. Norton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 B.f. Norton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, B.f. Norton Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is B.f. Norton Elementary School a charter school?
No, B.f. Norton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is B.f. Norton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, B.f. Norton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for B.f. Norton Elementary School?
42.2% of students at B.f. 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
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (401) 722-7610
- Area population (ZIP 02864)
- 36,383
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 02864; 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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