Enrollment
913
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Duluth, GA
Mason Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130255002197
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255002197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason Elementary School
Mason Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Duluth, Georgia, enrolling 913 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 913 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 370 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #118.
Its student body is led by Asian (34%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 457 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Duluth's public schools, it stands alongside Georgia Connections Academy (7,148 students): Mason Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 41.6:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Mason 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 Elementary School compares
Mason Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
Asian 33.8%
African American 27.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
White 12.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 33.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Mason Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Mason Elementary School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Duluth
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Georgia Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,148 students 41.6:1 students per teacher
Chesney Elementary School
Standard public school
1,165 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Chattahoochee Elementary School
Standard public school
1,133 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Ferguson Elementary School
Standard public school
856 students 13:1 students per teacher
Berkeley Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
838 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~913 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mason Elementary School
How many students attend Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has 913 students enrolled. It is a public school in Duluth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Mason Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Elementary School is Asian at 33.8% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason Elementary School rank among schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Duluth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Duluth on the city page.
Is Mason Elementary School a good school?
Mason Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Gwinnett County?
Besides Mason Elementary School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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