Horace S Norton Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
470 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
99%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Horace S Norton Elementary School?
470 students attend Horace S Norton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Horace S Norton Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Horace S Norton Elementary School?
Horace S Norton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Horace S Norton Elementary School offer ?
Horace S Norton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Horace S Norton Elementary School part of?
Horace S Norton Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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