- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason, MI
James C Harvey Education Center
Federal NCES profile for James C Harvey Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262307007988
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James C Harvey Education Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James C Harvey Education Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James C Harvey Education Center ranks #4 of 6 schools in Mason, MI.
School address
District: Mason Public Schools (Ingham) · Michigan
NCES ID 262307007988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
James C Harvey Education Center shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 262307007988 · Mason, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 11:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason High School (1,015 students)
James C Harvey Education Center shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
James C Harvey Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason High Sch
Mason High School
1,015 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
778 students
- Steele Street
Steele Street Elementary School
513 students
- Alaiedon Eleme 375
Alaiedon Elementary School
375 students
- North Aurelius 371
North Aurelius Elementary School
371 students
- This school 252
James C Harvey Education Center
252 students
What this shows James C Harvey Education Center reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How James C Harvey Education Center compares
James C Harvey Education Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 37% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 46% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 10% in Michigan - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$13,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, James C Harvey Education Center is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mason Public Schools (Ingham) reports $13,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James C Harvey Education Center 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 |
| Alaiedon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Aurelius Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James C Harvey Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about James C Harvey Education Center
How many students attend James C Harvey Education Center?
James C Harvey Education Center has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason, MI. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James C Harvey Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at James C Harvey Education Center is 11:1, which is 37% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 30% lower 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 James C Harvey Education Center?
29.2% of students at James C Harvey Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James C Harvey Education Center?
The largest demographic group at James C Harvey Education Center is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Mason, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James C Harvey Education Center?
James C Harvey Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James C Harvey Education Center rank among schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, James C Harvey Education Center ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Mason Public Schools (Ingham)?
Besides James C Harvey Education Center, 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.