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William E Norris

34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd, Southampton, MA 01073 · (413) 527-0811 · Hampshire County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL475 STUDENTS
Enrollment
475
Elementary
STATE 381
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
38 FTE teachers
STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
39
Kindergarten
65
Grade 1
65
Grade 2
62
Grade 3
65
Grade 4
57
Grade 5
63
Grade 6
59
Student demographics
White
42289%
STATE 51%
Hispanic
388%
STATE 26%
Asian
10%
STATE 7%
Two+
143%
STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
25955%
Female
21645%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
44.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -10.0pp since 2016
Math
56.0%
MA avg 42.2% . +4.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
475
-37 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 13.7:1
% White
89%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About William E Norris

William E Norris operates as a middle-of-the-pack elementary school in Southampton, Massachusetts, operated by Southampton. Current enrollment sits at 475 students spanning grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Massachusetts's public schools average about 381 students each, so William E Norris sits 25% bigger than that benchmark.

William E Norris is a school of Southampton, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

On the student-mix side, William E Norris lists that nearly all students (89%) are White. Beyond that, the school reports 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, William E Norris has 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.6:1. That tracks the state average closely.

Around the school, Hampshire County reports that median household income runs about $87,001, about 52% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. William E Norris is one of 45 public schools in Hampshire County (combined enrollment of about 16,626 students).

Mountain View School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.8 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 6 other public schools cluster around William E Norris.

The campus sits in a commuter-belt setting.

Over the past 7-year window. William E Norris's enrollment has fell 7% since 2018, when it stood at 512 (now 475). The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 13.7:1 in 2018 to 12.6:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, the feed for William E Norris typically covers sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Hampshire County at a glance

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Population
162,028
Census ACS
Median income
$87,001
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
16,626 students

Quick facts

School name
William E Norris
District
Southampton
Address
34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd, Southampton, MA 01073
Phone
(413) 527-0811
County
Hampshire County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
475
Teachers (FTE)
38
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Locale
23-Suburb: Small
NCES ID
251095001758
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About William E Norris
What is the total enrollment at William E Norris?
William E Norris enrolls approximately 475 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does William E Norris serve?
William E Norris serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at William E Norris?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at William E Norris.
How diverse is William E Norris?
William E Norris reports a student body of 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is William E Norris in?
William E Norris is part of Southampton.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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