Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mason County Eastern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason County Eastern Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mason County Eastern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason County Eastern Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1990 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
91%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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
What is Mason County Eastern Elementary School's ranking?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School is ranked #1990 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mason County Eastern Elementary School often compared to?
Mason County Eastern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason County Central Upper Elementary School, Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mason County Eastern Elementary School?
211 students attend Mason County Eastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mason County Eastern Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason County Eastern Elementary School?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mason County Eastern Elementary School offer ?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason County Eastern Elementary School part of?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School is part of Mason County Eastern Schools School District.
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