Enrollment
375
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason, MI
Alaiedon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alaiedon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262307005992
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alaiedon Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alaiedon Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alaiedon Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mason, MI.
School address
District: Mason Public Schools (Ingham) · Michigan
NCES ID 262307005992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alaiedon Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alaiedon Elementary School
Alaiedon Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mason, Michigan, enrolling 375 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 546 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #249.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students) and Mason Middle School (778 students) alongside Alaiedon Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alaiedon Elementary School compares
Alaiedon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 47% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Michigan - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Alaiedon Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason Public Schools (Ingham), which includes Alaiedon Elementary School.
$12,298
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alaiedon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steele Street Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Aurelius Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James C Harvey Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alaiedon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Alaiedon Elementary School
How many students attend Alaiedon Elementary School?
Alaiedon Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alaiedon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alaiedon Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alaiedon Elementary School?
29.0% of students at Alaiedon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alaiedon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alaiedon Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Mason, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alaiedon Elementary School?
Alaiedon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alaiedon Elementary School rank among schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Alaiedon Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mason, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mason on the city page.
Is Alaiedon Elementary School a good school?
Alaiedon Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mason Public Schools (Ingham)?
Besides Alaiedon Elementary School, Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students), Mason Middle School (778 students), and Steele Street Elementary School (513 students). See the Mason Public Schools (Ingham) district page for the complete list.
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