Enrollment
1,637
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 390504503952
Mason Middle School — Mason, OH
Federal NCES profile for Mason Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mason City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mason Middle School reports 1,637 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 85.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 80% below the Ohio average and 88% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 409 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mason City spends $14,024 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 65.1% from local sources (property taxes), 28.4% from the state, and 6.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mason Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 80% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,637 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 80% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Ohio — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,024
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 409 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,637 Top 98% in Ohio — larger than 2% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 85.0
Students per teacher 19.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.3% -80% vs state
NCES ID 390504503952
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Asian 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 409:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason City, which includes Mason Middle School.
$14,024
Per student
-17%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,435
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,086
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mason Middle School
How many students attend Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has 1,637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mason, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Middle School is 19.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason Middle School?
6.3% of students at Mason Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mason Middle School is White at 48.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mason, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason Middle School?
Mason Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.