- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, MI
Mason Central School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262310005998
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Central School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Central School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Erie, MI.
School address
District: Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) · Michigan
NCES ID 262310005998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mason Central School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262310005998 · Erie, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 16.2:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason Senior High School (316 students)
Mason Central School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Mason Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mason Central School
421 students
- Mason Senior H
Mason Senior High School
316 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
223 students
- Mason Virtual 20
Mason Virtual Academy
20 students
What this shows Mason Central School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Central School compares
Mason Central 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 8% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Michigan - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$13,203
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
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Mason Central School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) reports $13,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Erie
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason Central School
How many students attend Mason Central School?
Mason Central School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, MI. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Central School is 16.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% 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 Mason Central School?
50.0% of students at Mason Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Central School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Central School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Erie, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Central School?
Mason Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Mason Central School rank among public schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Central School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Erie, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)?
Besides Mason Central School, Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) also operates Mason Senior High School (316 students), Mason Middle School (223 students), and Mason Virtual Academy (20 students). See the Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) district page for the complete list.