- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mason, TX
Mason J H
Federal NCES profile for Mason J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482928011301
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason J H earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason J H has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mason, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mason J H held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482928011301 · Mason, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 11.1:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason El (298 students)
Mason J H held near 195 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mason J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason El
Mason El
298 students
- This school
Mason J H
210 students
- Mason H S
Mason H S
192 students
What this shows Mason J H reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mason J H compares
Mason J H 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Mason J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason J H'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 elementary 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 (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mason J H
How many students attend Mason J H?
Mason J H has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mason, TX. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason J H is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 J H?
39.2% of students at Mason J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason J H?
The largest demographic group at Mason J H is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Mason, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason J H?
Mason J H has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 J H rank among public schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason J H ranks #2 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 J H, Mason Isd also operates Mason El (298 students) and Mason H S (192 students). See the Mason Isd district page for the complete list.