Enrollment
258
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottville, MI
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mason County Central Upper Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262313007785
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason County Central Upper Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Scottville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason County Central Upper Elementary has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Central Upper Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Scottville, MI.
School address
District: Mason County Central Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262313007785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason County Central Upper Elementary compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Mason County Central Upper Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Scottville, Michigan, enrolling 258 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 66.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 454 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #384, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Hs (413 students) and Mason County Central Ms (276 students) alongside Mason County Central Upper Elementary.
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 Mason County Central Upper Elementary compares
Mason County Central Upper Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 22% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 55% in Michigan - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$11,332
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
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Mason County Central Upper Elementary is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason County Central Schools, which includes Mason County Central Upper Elementary.
$11,332
Per student
-16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 60.6%
Federal 12.6%
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 Mason County Central Upper Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Central Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason County Central Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scottville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason County Central Upper Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~258 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mason County Central Upper Elementary
How many students attend Mason County Central Upper Elementary?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottville, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central Upper Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Central Upper Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 County Central Upper Elementary?
66.3% of students at Mason County Central Upper Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason County Central Upper Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mason County Central Upper Elementary is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Scottville, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason County Central Upper Elementary?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Mason County Central Upper Elementary rank among public schools in Scottville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Central Upper Elementary ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Scottville, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottville on the city page.
Is Mason County Central Upper Elementary a good school?
Mason County Central Upper Elementary earns 20/100 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 County Central Schools?
Besides Mason County Central Upper Elementary, Mason County Central Schools also operates Mason County Central Hs (413 students), Mason County Central Ms (276 students), and Scottville Elementary School (211 students). See the Mason County Central Schools district page for the complete list.
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