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Norton Elementary School vs. Nolley Elementary School

Should you attend Norton Elementary School or Nolley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Norton Elementary School
3390 S Cleveland Massillon Rd
Barberton, OH 44203
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Nolley Elementary School
6285 Renninger Rd
Akron, OH 44319
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Norton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Nolley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 627 students in grades 1-4, Norton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Nolley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-4
Total Students
627 students
442 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nolley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nolley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nolley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norton City School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nolley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester Local School District and the state of Ohio, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#377 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 20%)
#55 out of 3181 schools in OH
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nolley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 10% in OH)
85-89%
(Top 5% in OH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nolley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 20% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in OH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norton City School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nolley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Local School District and Ohio public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nolley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
-
81
Grade 1 Students
143
85
Grade 2 Students
148
93
Grade 3 Students
149
96
Grade 4 Students
187
86

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nolley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nolley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nolley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
91%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nolley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norton City School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nolley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester Local School District and in Ohio, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nolley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nolley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norton City School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nolley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester Local School District and Ohio, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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