- Enrollment
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lillian G Mason Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 261635001515 · Grand Blanc, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 16.6:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students)
Lillian G Mason Elementary School held near 345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Lillian G Mason Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Blanc Co
Grand Blanc Community High School
2,377 students
- Grand Blanc Mi 884
Grand Blanc Middle School East
884 students
- Grand Blanc Mi 757
Grand Blanc Middle School West
757 students
- Myers Elementa 479
Myers Elementary School
479 students
- Brendel Elemen 462
Brendel Elementary School
462 students
- This school 331
Lillian G Mason Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Lillian G Mason Elementary School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian G Mason Elementary School compares
Lillian G Mason Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,923
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
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.
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
District finance for Grand Blanc Community Schools reports $12,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~331 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.