Enrollment
242
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norway Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norway Elementary School
Norway Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Norway, Michigan, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools also operates Norway High School (183 students) and Vulcan Middle School (141 students) alongside Norway Elementary 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 Norway Elementary School compares
Norway Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norway-Vulcan Area Schools, which includes Norway Elementary School.
$12,121
Per student
-10%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 58.1%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other 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 (~242 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Norway on the city page.
Is Norway Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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