Norup International School

www.berkleyschools.org/schools/norup-international/

672 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Norup International School, located in Oak Park, Michigan, is a specialized K-8 facility within the Berkley School District. It is recognized as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, meaning it implements the rigorous and globally-minded IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). This curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and the development of students as compassionate, culturally aware global citizens.

Beyond its academic focus, Norup is known for fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere that balances high scholastic expectations with social-emotional development. By integrating interdisciplinary projects and a focus on international perspectives into the standard Michigan state curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. Its status as an authorized IB school makes it a distinct choice for families in the Berkley district seeking a structured, globally-oriented educational environment for their children.

672

Total Students

40.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norup International School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	22
Black	209
Asian	21
Two or More	38
American Indian	5

White
377 (56.1%)
Black
209 (31.1%)
Two or More
38 (5.7%)
Hispanic
22 (3.3%)
Asian
21 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)

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:	Berkley School District
Phone:	(248)837-8300
Website:	http://www.berkleyschools.org/schools/norup-international/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	672
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	133
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 48

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 153

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 103