Enrollment
672
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Park, MI
Norup International School
Federal NCES profile for Norup International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260501004191
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norup International School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Oak Park · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norup International School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norup International School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Oak Park, MI.
School address
District: Berkley School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260501004191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norup International School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norup International School
Norup International School is a large elementary school in Oak Park, Michigan, enrolling 672 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 486 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #152.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Berkley School District spends $17,673 per pupil, 31% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Berkley School District also operates Berkley High School (1,200 students) and Anderson Middle School (489 students) alongside Norup International School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Norup International School compares
Norup International School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 52% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Michigan - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,673
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
African American 31.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Norup International School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkley School District, which includes Norup International School.
$17,673
Per student
+31%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.8%
State 66.5%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Norup International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Angell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norup International School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~672 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Norup International School
How many students attend Norup International School?
Norup International School has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Park, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norup International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norup International School is 16.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norup International School?
26.1% of students at Norup International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norup International School?
The largest demographic group at Norup International School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Oak Park, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norup International School?
Norup International School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norup International School rank among public schools in Oak Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Norup International School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Oak Park, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Oak Park on the city page.
Is Norup International School a good school?
Norup International School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Berkley School District?
Besides Norup International School, Berkley School District also operates Berkley High School (1,200 students), Anderson Middle School (489 students), and Burton Elementary School (461 students). See the Berkley School District district page for the complete list.
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