Heartwood School

Heartwood School is one of the rural-scale multi-level schools in MASON, Michigan, part of Ingham ISD, with 88 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 12. Compared to the state average of about 281 students per school, that is 69% leaner than typical.

Heartwood School is one of 11 schools operated by Ingham ISD, a district that educates 330 students overall.

Demographically, Heartwood School lists that 63% of the student body identifies as White; the rest consists of 16% Hispanic, 14% Black, 5% multiracial, 2% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Heartwood School shows 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 6.1:1. The state averages around 17.3:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 55% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Ingham County put the typical household earns roughly $65,526 per year, 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Ingham County runs 100 public schools (combined enrollment of about 37,914 students), of which Heartwood School is one.

Nearest neighbor: SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Heartwood School.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Heartwood School has increased 29%, going from 68 students in 2018 to 88 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 75% to 63% across the same window. Class-load math has grew: from 4.0:1 in 2018 to 6.1:1 in 2025.

On the community side, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.