J C Solmonese

J C Solmonese is an average-sized elementary school in Norton, Massachusetts, part of Norton. The school serves 491 students in grades pre-K through 3. Compared to the state average of about 381 students per school, that is 29% above typical.

Norton comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 2,346 students; J C Solmonese is among them.

In terms of who attends, J C Solmonese reports that 84% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. Other groups include 5% Black, 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, J C Solmonese has 41 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.9:1. The state averages about 12.2:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the area at large, census data for Bristol County shows median household earnings sit near $85,625, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Bristol County runs 142 public schools (combined enrollment of about 80,897 students), of which J C Solmonese is one.

The closest other public school is Norton Middle, roughly 0.8 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at J C Solmonese has ticked up 6%, going from 462 students in 2018 to 491 in 2025. The Black share of enrollment expanded from 1% to 5% over that span.

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