- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MS
Mason Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mason Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 280246000476
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Mississippi median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason Elementary School has class sizes near the Mississippi median. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Laurel, MS.
School address
District: Laurel School District · Mississippi
NCES ID 280246000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
345 on latest CCD 280246000476 · Laurel, MS Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 13.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Laurel High School (732 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Laurel. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Mason Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laurel High Sc
Laurel High School
732 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
405 students
- Laurel Middle
Laurel Middle School
388 students
- This school
Mason Elementary School
345 students
- Laurel Magnet
Laurel Magnet School of the Arts
323 students
- Laurel Upper E 253
Laurel Upper Elementary
253 students
What this shows Mason Elementary School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason Elementary School compares
Mason Elementary School vs Mississippi and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$12,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laurel School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mason Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laurel Magnet School of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
West Jones High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 15:1 students per teacher
West Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
1,114 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Northeast Jones High School
Standard public school
938 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
North Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
854 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
East Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
794 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Glade Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason Elementary School
How many students attend Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Mason Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Laurel, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Laurel School District?
Besides Mason Elementary School, Laurel School District also operates Laurel High School (732 students), Oak Park Elementary School (405 students), and Laurel Middle School (388 students). See the Laurel School District district page for the complete list.