- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Steele Street Elementary School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 262307005996 · Mason, MI Other · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 20.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason High School (1,015 students)
Steele Street Elementary School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Steele Street 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
- This school
Steele Street Elementary School
513 students
- Alaiedon Eleme 375
Alaiedon Elementary School
375 students
- North Aurelius 371
North Aurelius Elementary School
371 students
- James C Harvey 252
James C Harvey Education Center
252 students
What this shows Steele Street Elementary School reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steele Street Elementary School compares
Steele Street Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~513 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.