James C Harvey Education Center serves 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James C Harvey Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
James C Harvey Education Center's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 380% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James C Harvey Education Center is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James C Harvey Education Center?
260 students attend James C Harvey Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of James C Harvey Education Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James C Harvey Education Center?
James C Harvey Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does James C Harvey Education Center offer ?
James C Harvey Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James C Harvey Education Center part of?
James C Harvey Education Center is part of Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District.
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