- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norway, MI
Norway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Norway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262604001854
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norway Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Norway · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Norway Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norway Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norway, MI.
School address
District: Norway-Vulcan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262604001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Norway Elementary School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262604001854 · Norway, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 14.2:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Norway High School (183 students)
Norway Elementary School shrank from 273 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Norway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norway Elementary School
242 students
- Norway High Sc
Norway High School
183 students
- Vulcan Middle
Vulcan Middle School
141 students
What this shows Norway Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norway Elementary School compares
Norway Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Norway Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Norway-Vulcan Area Schools reports $13,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vulcan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norway Elementary School
How many students attend Norway Elementary School?
Norway Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norway, MI. CCD year-over-year: 273 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norway Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower 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 Norway Elementary School?
39.6% of students at Norway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Norway Elementary School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Norway, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norway Elementary School?
Norway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norway Elementary School rank among public schools in Norway?
By Resource Investment Index, Norway Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Norway, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Norway-Vulcan Area Schools?
Besides Norway Elementary School, Norway-Vulcan Area Schools also operates Norway High School (183 students) and Vulcan Middle School (141 students). See the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools district page for the complete list.