Enrollment
1,997
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason, OH
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390504501106
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mason, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Mason, Ohio, enrolling 1,997 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.7% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,997 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (41%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 666 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Mason City also operates William Mason High School (3,435 students) and Mason Intermediate Elementary School (3,086 students) alongside Mason Early Childhood Center 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 Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School compares
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 76% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,997 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,997
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Ohio - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 666 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 42.4%
Asian 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason City, which includes Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School.
$13,348
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 28.4%
Federal 6.5%
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 Early Childhood Center Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Mason High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Intermediate Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,435
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 3,086
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,637
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,997 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
How many students attend Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School?
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School has 1,997 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School?
7.7% of students at Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in Mason, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School?
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School rank among public schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Mason, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mason on the city page.
Is Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School a good school?
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 City?
Besides Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School, Mason City also operates William Mason High School (3,435 students), Mason Intermediate Elementary School (3,086 students), and Mason Middle School (1,637 students). See the Mason City district page for the complete list.
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