- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Vulcan Middle School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 262604001855 · Norway, MI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 23.5:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Norway Elementary School (242 students)
Vulcan Middle School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.7 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Vulcan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norway Element
Norway Elementary School
242 students
- Norway High Sc
Norway High School
183 students
- This school
Vulcan Middle School
141 students
What this shows Vulcan Middle School reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vulcan Middle School compares
Vulcan Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~141 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.