At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
370
Mars Elementary School: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
12.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 370
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Mars Elementary School
Mars Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Berrien Springs. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Berrien Springs Public Schools. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.1:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (39.3%) and Black (28.1%). English learners represent 18.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mars Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.3%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black28.1%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial7.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sylvester Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
394 reported students
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek HS
High · Grades 09–12
370 reported students
Berrien Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
424 reported students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
213 reported students
Berrien Springs High School
High · Grades 09–12
554 reported students
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
96 reported students
Public schools near Mars Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Elementary School Elementary · Berrien Springs Public Schools | 02–05 | 394 | 0.3 mi |
| Lybrook Elementary School Elementary · Eau Claire Public Schools | PK–05 | 233 | 3.2 mi |
| River School Elementary · Sodus Township S/D #5 | PK–08 | 70 | 7 mi |
| Hollywood Elementary School Elementary · Lakeshore School District (Berrien) | PK–05 | 377 | 7.5 mi |
| Moccasin Elementary School Elementary · Buchanan Community Schools | 02–04 | 354 | 7.9 mi |
| Ottawa Elementary School Elementary · Buchanan Community Schools | PK–01 | 230 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mars Elementary School
What grades does Mars Elementary School serve?
Mars Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Berrien Springs Public Schools.
How many students attend Mars Elementary School?
Mars Elementary School reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 370 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mars Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.1:1, based on 338 students and 28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Mars Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mars Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berrien Springs Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mars Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Mars Elementary School in?
Mars Elementary School is part of Berrien Springs Public Schools, based in Berrien Springs, MI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mars Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sylvester Elementary School (0.3 mi), Lybrook Elementary School (3.2 mi), River School (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.