How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | Niles Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mason, Michigan | Niles, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 3,261 | 3,303 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 11 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 18:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | Niles Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,693 | $13,291 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 61.8% | 69.2% |
| Local Revenue | 28.8% | 19.6% |
Mason Public Schools (Ingham)
Federal State Local
Niles Community Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | Niles Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 70.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 10.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.5% | 49.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mason Public Schools (Ingham) | Niles Community Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 420.5:1 | 510.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.9% | 26.8% |
School Types
Mason Public Schools (Ingham)
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Niles Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.