Norton Elementary
A Ballard Zone resides elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start
Resides and choice school · Grades K–5 · Ballard Zone
- Grades: K–5
- How to get in: Address assignment or zone choice
- School day: 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m.
Norton Elementary is a Ballard Zone elementary with a 7:30 a.m. start, above listed capacity, and the programs and supports summarized below.
8101 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40241 · the East End near Brownsboro Road
Official starting points
- Official Norton Elementary site(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS student assignment and apply(opens in a new tab)
- Current Choices Guide(opens in a new tab)
- JCPS School Finder(opens in a new tab)
- KDE School Report Card(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(502) 485-6250schoolchoice@jefferson.kyschools.us
What this school is
Norton Elementary is at 8101 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40241 in the East End near Brownsboro Road. It serves grades K–5, runs 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m., and is a Ballard Zone school.
The data book associates the campus with the Ballard High cluster; confirm the middle and high school in School Finder.
Who runs the building
Principal Brent Fiaschetti
Assistant Principal Emily Iliff and Family Resource Coordinator Katie Wilkinson were listed when checked.
School details
- Address
- 8101 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40241
- Phone
- (502) 485-8308
- Official JCPS site
- jefferson.kyschools.us/o/norton(opens in a new tab)
- Title I: No
- Ballard Zone
- Listed capacity: 713
- 7:30 a.m. start
How families get in
If School Finder assigns Norton Elementary to the address, register rather than submitting a magnet application. Families seeking another eligible option use the School Choices section.
- Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- Returning students who have not moved do not need to reapply to stay.
- Use School Finder to confirm the resides school, zone, and later school path.
- Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the current stop.
2027–28 application window
- November 2–December 18, 2026
- Confirm dates with JCPS before applying
Resides students use the regular elementary transportation system. Eligibility can change; confirm the route and the household plan for the 7:30 a.m. bell.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- Norton Elementary is your resides or preferred Ballard Zone school.
- The 7:30 a.m. start works for your household.
- You value the school’s published programs and support services.
Think twice when
- You need a different school-day schedule.
- You want a Traditional or districtwide theme magnet.
- You are choosing only from rankings without checking current grade-level space.
Students
The 2025–26 source count was 719 students against a listed capacity of 713, about 101% full. The Choices Guide used 712. Counts change during the year.
Diversity index
56%
Calculated from the 2025–26 published counts. It describes student-body mix, not school quality.
| Group | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 449 | 62% |
| Black / African American | 87 | 12% |
| Hispanic / Latino | 52 | 7% |
| Other reported groups | 131 | 18% |
Gender: Confirm with school
- Free or reduced-price lunch: 194 students (27%)
- Multilingual learners: 74 students
- ECE: 89 students
Academics
Use the current Kentucky School Report Card first and confirm the testing year before comparing schools.
- 33% proficient and 45% distinguished; 78% combined P+D.
- 36% proficient and 37% distinguished; 73% combined P+D.
- Both displayed bands were far above JCPS elementary averages in the guide review.
Awards and recognition
2017 National Blue Ribbon
The school identifies itself as a 2017 Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School.
Advanced learning
Primary Talent Pool is listed across grades, with Advance and Gifted and Talented in grades four and five.
Special areas
French, music, PE, art, STEAM, a redesigned library, and an annual arts festival are listed.
Location and daily life
The campus is in the East End near Brownsboro Road. Test the commute during the actual 7:30 a.m. arrival window.
Enrollment was above listed building capacity in the source snapshot. Ask which grades currently have space.
Recent news, in context
Assistant Principal Emily Iliff and Family Resource Coordinator Katie Wilkinson were listed when checked.
Compare before you commit
- Ballard Zone optionsChancey, Dunn, Norton Commons, Portland, and Wilder use the same Ballard Zone assignment framework.
- Carter Traditional ElementaryA separate address-eligible Traditional magnet path.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Is Norton Elementary my assigned school or an option I need to apply for?
- 2.What does the grade-level reading block look like in minutes and group size?
- 3.What care is available around the 7:30 a.m.–2:10 p.m. schedule?
- 4.How do the listed programs operate in a typical week?
- 5.Which grades currently have space?
- 6.What transportation applies to my exact address?
- 7.What middle and high school does my address feed?
What to do next
- 1.Run School Finder and record the resides school, zone, middle school, and high school.
- 2.Register first if the child is new to JCPS or entering kindergarten.
- 3.Apply during the on-time window only when choosing another eligible option.
- 4.Tour during the 7:30 a.m. arrival and ask about current grade-level space.
- 5.Complete Transportation Verification and confirm the route.