Norway Elementary School

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Norway Elementary School ranks 227 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norway Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Norway, Michigan, with a student population of 273 and part of the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools district, which is ranked 99 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norway Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in M-STEP assessments, with 75% of its 3rd-grade students scoring proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math, compared to the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.53%) compared to nearby schools like North Central Elementary (89.93% white) and Woodland Elementary (89.69% white), indicating a lack of racial diversity. Additionally, Norway Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (46.52%), comparable to nearby schools like North Elementary (61.76%).

While Norway Elementary School has maintained a strong academic performance, ranking among the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools, it has also seen fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.5% in 2017-2018 to 21.5% in 2021-2022. This is an area of concern that the school may need to address through targeted interventions. Additionally, the school has shown notable differences in the performance of male and female students, with the male students ranking significantly higher than the female students, suggesting the school may be effectively addressing the needs of male students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870-1356

(906) 563-9543

District: Norway-Vulcan Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
227^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,399

Students who attend Norway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vulcan Middle School
High:	Norway High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.0%

African American:

0.8%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norway Elementary School ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98%), African American (0.8%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norway Elementary School is 13.9. (See more...)

Compare Norway Elementary School employs 18.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norway Elementary School is $13,399.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norway Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Norway Elementary School 227^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Norway Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Norway-Vulcan Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norway-Vulcan Area Schools 99^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norway Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Norway Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2009	78.75	243^rd	1589	84.7%
2010	75.14	313^th	1552	79.8%
2011	71.75	443^rd	1552	71.5%
2012	59.25	646^th	1566	58.7%
2013	50.46	831^st	1563	46.8%
2014	55.24	731^st	1533	52.3%
2015	61.68	589^th	1580	62.7%
2016	54.82	699^th	1548	54.8%
2017	50.11	683^rd	1466	53.4%
2018	49.98	793^rd	1448	45.2%
2019	77.84	263^rd	1408	81.3%
2021	88.26	89^th	1153	92.3%
2022	86.34	140^th	1344	89.6%
2023	87.13	149^th	1470	89.9%
2024	82.10	227^th	1486	84.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norway Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.90	616^th	1397	55.9%
2019	80.25	113^th	1134	90.0%
2021	88.46	30^th	749	96.0%
2022	94.17	18^th	1099	98.4%
2023	83.51	118^th	1350	91.3%
2024	78.45	178^th	1381	87.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Norway Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.81	702^nd	1443	51.4%
2019	78.17	177^th	1171	84.9%
2021	87.65	55^th	902	93.9%
2022	86.23	104^th	1106	90.6%
2023	81.79	173^rd	1321	86.9%
2024	65.02	379^th	1342	71.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Norway Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.17	830^th	1446	42.6%
2019	59.73	435^th	1196	63.6%
2021	75.89	168^th	915	81.6%
2022	83.40	139^th	1139	87.8%
2023	82.18	186^th	1334	86.1%
2024	87.95	112^th	1347	91.7%

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Rank History for White students at Norway Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	32.00	909^th	1253	27.5%
2019	70.52	287^th	1128	74.6%
2021	84.51	98^th	1005	90.2%
2022	81.85	154^th	1102	86.0%
2023	82.07	169^th	1198	85.9%
2024	73.86	274^th	1204	77.2%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norway Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2009	282	3	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	291
2010	275	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	283
2011	283	3	0	1	0	2	1	290
2012	268	2	0	0	0	0	3	273
2013	255	1	0	1	1	0	4	262
2014	253	2	0	1	1	0	3	260
2015	251	2	0	1	0	0	2	256
2016	264	1	0	1	0	0	2	268
2017	259	0	0	8	0	0	4	271
2018	264	0	0	7	0	0	5	276
2019	242	0	0	5	0	0	1	248
2020	294	0	0	4	0	0	1	299
2021	265	0	0	4	0	0	1	270
2022	274	0	0	7	0	0	1	282
2023	269	0	0	3	0	1	0	273
2024	249	2	0	2	0	1	0	254

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Norway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	291	18.0	16.2	38.8
2010	283	17.5	16.1	41.7
2011	290	15.7	18.3	45.5
2012	273	14.3	19.0	49.5
2013	262	14.9	17.4	51.9
2014	260	14.1	18.3	51.5
2015	256	16.0	16.0	48.8
2016	268	17.0	15.7	51.1
2017	271	14.7	18.3	47.2
2018	276	16.0	17.1	50.7
2019	248	17.3	14.3	49.2
2020	299	18.1	16.4	49.8
2021	270	18.2	14.7	51.9
2022	282	16.1	17.4	45.4
2023	273	17.9	15.1	46.5
2024	254	18.1	13.9	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Norway Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	291	18.0	16.2	38.8
2010	283	17.5	16.1	41.7
2011	290	15.7	18.3	45.5
2012	273	14.3	19.0	49.5
2013	262	14.9	17.4	51.9
2014	260	14.1	18.3	51.5
2015	256	16.0	16.0	48.8
2016	268	17.0	15.7	51.1
2017	271	14.7	18.3	47.2
2018	276	16.0	17.1	50.7
2019	248	17.3	14.3	49.2
2020	299	18.1	16.4	49.8
2021	270	18.2	14.7	51.9
2022	282	16.1	17.4	45.4
2023	273	17.9	15.1	46.5
2024	254	18.1	13.9	44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Norway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$882 (8.4%)	$9,661 (91.6%)	$10,543
2020	$838 (8.2%)	$9,387 (91.8%)	$10,226
2021	$1,362 (11.7%)	$10,289 (88.3%)	$11,650
2022	$1,529 (12.7%)	$10,538 (87.3%)	$12,067
2023	$1,589 (11.9%)	$11,810 (88.1%)	$13,399

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norway Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 263^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 1470 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norway Elementary School)	41	71.1	30.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	41	71.1	30.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Norway Elementary School)	69.2	78.9	9.7%
3rd Grade Math (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	69.2	78.9	9.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norway Elementary School)	64.2	71.7	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	64.2	71.7	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Norway Elementary School)	73.6	82.6	9%
4th Grade Math (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	73.6	82.6	9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	248	273	10.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	242	269	11.2%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	46.5%	2.7%

Schools Near Norway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Norway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	300 Section St	Norway	49870	Dickinson County	Norway-Vulcan Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 563-9543	254	18	13.9	44.1%	249 (98.0%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	82.1	227^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.7%		87.1	149^th of 1470 public elementary schools	89.9%	78	75.0	76.9	55.3	75.0	82.1	55.3	48.9	23.4	$13,399	$1,589	$11,810
North Elementary School	Public	K-4	900 5th St	Iron Mountain	49801	Dickinson County	Iron Mountain Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 779-2626	259	15	16.7	63.3%	207 (79.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.3%)	3 (1.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.4%)	77.8	286^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.8%		76.2	311^th of 1470 public elementary schools	78.8%	25	52.8	53.1		62.9	59.2				$14,254	$2,218	$12,036
Woodland Elementary School	Public	K-4	2000 W Pyle Dr	Kingsford	49802	Dickinson County	Breitung Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 779-2685	803	53	15.2	48.8%	727 (90.5%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.9%)	80	251^st of 1486 public elementary schools	83.1%		84.3	190^th of 1470 public elementary schools	87.1%	61	61.9	50.0		63.5	61.5				$12,882	$1,801	$11,081
North Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5465 Third St	Hermansville	49847	Menominee County	North Central Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 498-7737	125	6	20.0	59.2%	110 (88.0%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	42.2	815^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.2%		55.6	607^th of 1470 public elementary schools	58.7%	208	14.3	27.8	60.9	50.0	21.1	39.1	34.8	17.4	$15,036	$2,304	$12,732

Frequently Asked Questions about Norway Elementary School

What district is Norway Elementary School in?

Norway-Vulcan Area Schools

What schools do graduates of Norway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Norway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vulcan Middle School
High : Norway High School

What is the racial makeup of Norway Elementary School?

Students at Norway Elementary School are 98% White.

How many students attend Norway Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Norway Elementary School.

Is Norway Elementary School a good school?

Norway Elementary School ranks 227^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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