At a glance
Reported students
421
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
65th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269.5
Mason Central School: 421 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 452
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Mason Central School
Mason Central School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Erie. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe). NCES reports 421 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to 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 (87.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 17%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Mason Central School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.7
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.6%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mason Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
316 reported students
Mason Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
223 reported students
Mason Virtual Academy
High · Grades 06–12
20 reported students
Public schools near Mason Central 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer Elementary School Elementary · Monroe Public Schools | PK–04 | 769 | 5.9 mi |
| Jackman Road Elementary School Elementary · Bedford Public Schools | PK–05 | 580 | 6 mi |
| Shoreland Elementary School Elementary · Washington Local | KG–06 | 650 | 6.3 mi |
| SunBridge Schools Elementary · Charter · SunBridge Schools | KG–08 | 267 | 6.5 mi |
| Ottawa River Elementary School Elementary · Toledo City | PK–08 | 375 | 7 mi |
| Greenwood Elementary School Elementary · Washington Local | KG–06 | 511 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mason Central School
What grades does Mason Central School serve?
Mason Central School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe).
How many students attend Mason Central School?
Mason Central School reported 421 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 452 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mason Central School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 421 students and 27.5 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 Mason Central School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mason Central School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mason Central School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.5% 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 Mason Central School in?
Mason Central School is part of Mason Consolidated Schools (Monroe), based in Erie, MI, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mason Central School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Custer Elementary School (5.9 mi), Jackman Road Elementary School (6 mi), Shoreland Elementary School (6.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.