- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
North Aurelius Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 262307005995 · Mason, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 16.1:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason High School (1,015 students)
North Aurelius Elementary School held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
North Aurelius Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mason High Sch
Mason High School
1,015 students
- Mason Middle S
Mason Middle School
778 students
- Steele Street
Steele Street Elementary School
513 students
- Alaiedon Eleme 375
Alaiedon Elementary School
375 students
- This school 371
North Aurelius Elementary School
371 students
- James C Harvey 252
James C Harvey Education Center
252 students
What this shows North Aurelius Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Aurelius Elementary School compares
North Aurelius Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Mason Public Schools (Ingham) reports $13,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.