B.F. Norton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cumberland, Rhode Island 02864 · Cumberland
#68 of 172 elementary schools in Rhode Island
#21493 of 50,301 nationally
About B.F. Norton Elementary School
B.F. Norton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cumberland, in the Cumberland school district of Rhode Island, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 374 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 68th of 172 ranked elementary schools in Rhode Island. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 374.
There are 13 schools in Cumberland; B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks 8th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)52.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for B.F. Norton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near B.F. Norton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Blackstone Valley Prep
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
422 students · 354 m away
Blackstone Valley Prep High
Cumberland · Charter high · Grades 9–12
405 students · 598 m away
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
426 students · 891 m away
Joseph L. McCourt MS
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students · 1.1 km away
Raices Dual Language Academy
Central Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students · 1.4 km away
Lonsdale Elementary
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 1.8 km away
The Learning Community
Central Falls · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students · 1.9 km away
Calcutt Middle School
Central Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
476 students · 2.1 km away
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd
Central falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
63 students · 2.1 km away
Robert J. Coelho Middle School
Attleboro · Public middle · Grades 5–8
574 students · 2.1 km away
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Winsor Hill School
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380 students
Leo A. Savoie School
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James L. McGuire School
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Frequently asked questions
Is B.F. Norton Elementary School a good school?
B.F. Norton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #68 of 172 in Rhode Island. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does B.F. Norton Elementary School rank in Rhode Island?
B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks #68 of 172 elementary schools in Rhode Island and #21493 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend B.F. Norton Elementary School?
B.F. Norton Elementary School had 374 students in 2025.
Is B.F. Norton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
B.F. Norton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near B.F. Norton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of B.F. Norton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.