- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason, TX
Mason El
Federal NCES profile for Mason El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482928003306
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mason, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Mason El held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 482928003306 · Mason, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason J H (210 students)
Mason El held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mason El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mason El
298 students
- Mason J H
Mason J H
210 students
- Mason H S
Mason H S
192 students
What this shows Mason El reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason El compares
Mason El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Mason El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason Isd reports $14,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mason H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason El
How many students attend Mason El?
Mason El has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason, TX. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower 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 El?
46.4% of students at Mason El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason El?
The largest demographic group at Mason El is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Mason, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason El?
Mason El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason El rank among public schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mason, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Mason El, Mason Isd also operates Mason J H (210 students) and Mason H S (192 students). See the Mason Isd district page for the complete list.