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Norway Elementary School

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Norway Elementary School ranks 158 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Norway Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Norway, Michigan, with 254 students and part of the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools district, which is ranked 142 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Norway Elementary School consistently performs well above the state average on M-STEP assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, with strong academic achievement among various student subgroups. The school has also seen an increase in per-student spending, which may contribute to its success. Compared to nearby schools, Norway Elementary School outperforms its peers in academic performance, subgroup achievement, and student attendance.

While Norway Elementary School has faced challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism rates, the school's overall commitment to academic excellence, effective support for diverse learners, and efficient use of resources make it a standout educational institution in the region.

242

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,094

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870-1356

(906) 563-9543

District: Norway-Vulcan Area Schools

Students who attend Norway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Vulcan Middle School
High:	Norway High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

2.9%

African American:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (64% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 26 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school64%

District avg64%

Michigan avg39%

158^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 27 pts since 2015

From top 37% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

142^nd of 613Norway-Vulcan Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	88.0	158 of 1488	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	82.1	227 of 1486	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.1	149 of 1470	89.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	140 of 1344	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	88.3	89 of 1153	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	77.8	263 of 1408	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	50.0	793 of 1448	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.1	683 of 1466	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.8	699 of 1548	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.7	589 of 1580	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.2	731 of 1533	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.5	831 of 1563	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	59.3	646 of 1566	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	71.8	443 of 1552	71.5%	★★★★☆
2010	75.1	313 of 1552	79.8%	★★★★☆
2009	78.7	243 of 1589	84.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	86.9	124 of 1338	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	65.0	379 of 1342	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	173 of 1321	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	86.2	104 of 1106	90.6%	★★★★★
2021	87.6	55 of 902	93.9%	★★★★★
2019	78.2	177 of 1171	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	52.8	702 of 1443	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	95.6	20 of 1346	98.5%	★★★★★
2024	78.4	178 of 1381	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.5	118 of 1350	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	18 of 1099	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	88.5	30 of 749	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	80.2	113 of 1134	90.0%	★★★★★
2018	55.9	616 of 1397	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	81.6	210 of 1366	84.6%	★★★★☆
2024	87.9	112 of 1347	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	82.2	186 of 1334	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	83.4	139 of 1139	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	75.9	168 of 915	81.6%	★★★★☆
2019	59.7	435 of 1196	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.2	830 of 1446	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	83.8	154 of 1206	87.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	274 of 1204	77.2%	★★★★☆
2023	82.1	169 of 1198	85.9%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	154 of 1102	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	84.5	98 of 1005	90.2%	★★★★★
2019	70.5	287 of 1128	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	32.0	909 of 1253	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile+9 vs school

Female (2025)91st percentile~ school

White (2025)87th percentile~ school

Male (2025)85th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math72%+34 vs state

Science64%+24 vs state

English Language Arts63%+22 vs state

Social Studies40%+11 vs state

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Schools Near Norway Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	242	17	14.2	40.1%	230 (95.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	88	158^th of 1488 public elementary schools	89.4%		82.1	227^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.7%	69	50.0	72.7	71.4	83.3	66.7	64.3	64.3	40.5	$15,094	$1,245	$13,849
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	263	14	18.2	63.5%	206 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.6%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (11.8%)	63.4	519^th of 1488 public elementary schools	65.1%		77.8	286^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.8%	233	51.1	37.8		60.0	39.5				$13,979	$1,458	$12,521
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	771	53	14.6	46.3%	704 (91.3%)	3 (0.4%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	82.7	235^th of 1488 public elementary schools	84.2%		80	251^st of 1486 public elementary schools	83.1%	16	57.0	54.5		66.7	58.3				$13,549	$1,965	$11,584
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	123	10	12.4	50.4%	109 (88.6%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	39.3	875^th of 1488 public elementary schools	41.2%		42.2	815^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.2%	60		37.9	15.8	55.6	51.7	15.0	25.0	20.0	$16,222	$1,421	$14,801

Frequently Asked Questions about Norway Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Norway Elementary School?

Students at Norway Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Norway Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended Norway Elementary School.

Is Norway Elementary School a good school?

Norway Elementary School ranks 158^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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 district is Norway Elementary School in?

Norway-Vulcan Area Schools

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