Enrollment
331
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Blanc, MI
Lillian G Mason Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lillian G Mason Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261635001515
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian G Mason Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian G Mason Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian G Mason Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635001515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lillian G Mason Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lillian G Mason Elementary School
Lillian G Mason Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, enrolling 331 students.
At 16.6:1, 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 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 492 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students) and Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students) alongside Lillian G Mason 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 Lillian G Mason Elementary School compares
Lillian G Mason 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 41% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$11,984
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
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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 63.7%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Lillian G Mason Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Lillian G Mason Elementary School.
$11,984
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Lillian G Mason Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School West | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brendel Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian G Mason Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary 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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lillian G Mason Elementary School
How many students attend Lillian G Mason Elementary School?
Lillian G Mason Elementary School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Blanc, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian G Mason Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian G Mason Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Lillian G Mason Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian G Mason Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lillian G Mason Elementary School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian G Mason Elementary School?
Lillian G Mason Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Lillian G Mason Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian G Mason Elementary School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Grand Blanc, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grand Blanc on the city page.
Is Lillian G Mason Elementary School a good school?
Lillian G Mason Elementary School earns 35/100 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 Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Lillian G Mason Elementary School, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students), Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students), and Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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