Enrollment
513
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason, MI
Steele Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steele Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 262307005996
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steele Street Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Mason · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Steele Street Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steele Street Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mason, MI.
School address
District: Mason Public Schools (Ingham) · Michigan
NCES ID 262307005996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steele Street Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steele Street Elementary School
Steele Street Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mason, Michigan, enrolling 513 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 513 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 652 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #348.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students) and Mason Middle School (778 students) alongside Steele Street 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 Steele Street Elementary School compares
Steele Street 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 27% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Michigan - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.3%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Steele Street 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 Steele Street 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 Steele Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alaiedon Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Aurelius Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James C Harvey Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steele Street 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
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 (~513 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Steele Street Elementary School
How many students attend Steele Street Elementary School?
Steele Street Elementary School has 513 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele Street Elementary School is 20.5:1, which is 17% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steele Street Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Steele Street Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steele Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steele Street Elementary School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Mason, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steele Street Elementary School?
Steele Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Steele Street Elementary School rank among schools in Mason?
By Resource Investment Index, Steele Street Elementary School ranks #6 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 Steele Street Elementary School a good school?
Steele Street Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Michigan schools. 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 Steele Street Elementary School, Mason Public Schools (Ingham) also operates Mason High School (1,015 students), Mason Middle School (778 students), and Alaiedon Elementary School (375 students). See the Mason Public Schools (Ingham) district page for the complete list.
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