Enrollment
141
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norway, MI
Vulcan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vulcan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262604001855
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vulcan Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Norway · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vulcan Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vulcan Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norway, MI.
School address
District: Norway-Vulcan Area Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262604001855 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vulcan Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vulcan Middle School
Vulcan Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Norway, Michigan, enrolling 141 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Michigan schools and 34% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 95.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 38 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 141 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Norway-Vulcan Area Schools also operates Norway Elementary School (242 students) and Norway High School (183 students) alongside Vulcan Middle 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 Vulcan Middle School compares
Vulcan Middle 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 31% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Michigan - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
95.7%
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
21
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Vulcan Middle 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 Vulcan Middle 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 Vulcan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vulcan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle 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 (~141 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vulcan Middle School
How many students attend Vulcan Middle School?
Vulcan Middle School has 141 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norway, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vulcan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vulcan Middle School is 23.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vulcan Middle School?
37.3% of students at Vulcan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vulcan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vulcan Middle School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Norway, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vulcan Middle School?
Vulcan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Vulcan Middle School rank among public schools in Norway?
By Resource Investment Index, Vulcan Middle School ranks #3 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 Vulcan Middle School a good school?
Vulcan Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of 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 Vulcan Middle School, Norway-Vulcan Area Schools also operates Norway Elementary School (242 students) and Norway High School (183 students). See the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools district page for the complete list.
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