Enrollment
371
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason, MI
North Aurelius Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Aurelius Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262307005995
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Aurelius Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Aurelius Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Aurelius Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mason, MI.
School address
District: Mason Public Schools (Ingham) · Michigan
NCES ID 262307005995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Aurelius Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Aurelius Elementary School
North Aurelius Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mason, Michigan, enrolling 371 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 512 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students) and Mason Middle School (778 students) alongside North Aurelius 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 North Aurelius Elementary School compares
North Aurelius Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 43% in Michigan - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,298
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, North Aurelius Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason Public Schools (Ingham), which includes North Aurelius Elementary School.
$12,298
Per student
-9%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 61.8%
Federal 9.3%
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 North Aurelius Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steele Street Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alaiedon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James C Harvey Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Aurelius Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Aurelius Elementary School
How many students attend North Aurelius Elementary School?
North Aurelius Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Aurelius Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Aurelius Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 8% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% higher 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 North Aurelius Elementary School?
27.4% of students at North Aurelius Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Aurelius Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Aurelius Elementary School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Mason, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Aurelius Elementary School?
North Aurelius Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Aurelius Elementary School rank among schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, North Aurelius Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Mason, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mason on the city page.
Is North Aurelius Elementary School a good school?
North Aurelius Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Mason Public Schools (Ingham)?
Besides North Aurelius Elementary School, Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students), Mason Middle School (778 students), and Steele Street Elementary School (513 students). See the Mason Public Schools (Ingham) district page for the complete list.
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