Norway Elementary School

www.norway.k12.mi.us

273 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Norway Elementary School, located at 300 Section St. in Norway, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Norway-Vulcan Area School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a supportive learning environment for young students in the Upper Peninsula. It emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its student body for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Norway-Vulcan school community, the elementary school benefits from a close-knit, small-town atmosphere that prioritizes community involvement and student-centered instruction. The school works to integrate modern educational practices with the traditions of its district, focusing on building a strong educational foundation for every child. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, utilizing its official website to share important information, district updates, and resources to help families stay connected to their children's educational progress.

273

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
269 (98.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
Phone:	(906)563-9543
Website:	http://www.norway.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 45