Enrollment
181
Elementary
DISTRICT 179 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MASON COUNTY EASTERN SCHOOLS·NCES 262316006007
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
18 S MAIN ST, CUSTER, MI 49405 · (231) 757-3733 · Mason County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL181 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.5:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
157 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 19 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 28 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 34 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 27 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 18 | 10% |
| Grade 6 | 29 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (19) is 34% smaller than its 6th grade class (29).
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch→Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
Based on grade levels within Mason County Eastern Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Eastern Elem Sch this school | 181 | 86.7% | N/A |
| Pittsford Area Elem School PITTSFORD | 163 | 81.6% | N/A |
| Marion Elementary School MARION | 185 | 76.8% | N/A |
| Iris Becker Elementary School DEARBORN | 224 | 94.6% | 58.1% |
| Lincoln Elementary ALPENA | 146 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Lewiston Elementary School LEWISTON | 157 | 77.1% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mason County Eastern Elem Sch ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 181 | #1,465 of 1,630 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.7% | #245 of 1,563 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.3% | #204 of 979 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
181
-42 (-19%) vs 2020
-51% since 1990-91, when it was 369
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 15.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 181 | 11.6 | 15.6:1 | 87% (157) |
| 2023-24 | 184 | 14.2 | 13.0:1 | 81% (149) |
| 2022-23 | 211 | 13.2 | 16.0:1 | 78% (165) |
| 2020-21 | 223 | 14 | 15.9:1 | 80% (178) |
| 2017-18 | 230 | 13 | 17.7:1 | 77% (176) |
| 2015-16 | 244 | 16 | 15.3:1 | 70% (170) |
| 2010-11 | 220 | 16 | 13.8:1 | 74% (162) |
| 2000-01 | 322 | 17 | 18.9:1 | 0% (0) |
| 1990-91 | 369 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mason County Eastern Elem Sch.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (230 to 181); teachers down 11% (13 to 11.6).
About Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch serves students in CUSTER, Michigan, as a small elementary school. The school offers pre-K through 6 and enrolls 181 students. The school is 51% below the average for elementary schools in Michigan.
Mason County Eastern Schools includes 2 schools. Together they enroll 357 students.
By race and ethnicity, Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is 93% White. The remaining shares are 2% Hispanic and 2% Native American. In Mason County overall, the White share is about 92%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 13, compared with 70 nationally.
Based on 11.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, Mason County Eastern Elem Sch has a ratio of 15.6:1. The 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is close to this figure. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 87%. The average for public schools in Mason County is 53%.
For Mason County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $64,748, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. The county has 13 public schools and about 3,846 students.
The closest school to Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of Mason County Eastern Elem Sch.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Distant: in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
The school's enrollment fell 19% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
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Mason County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
29,207
Census ACS
Median income
$64,748
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,846 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mason County Eastern Schools
- Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh SchoolHigh · 176 students
Other schools in CUSTER
- Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh SchoolHigh · 176 students
Nearby schools
- Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School0.0 mi · 176
- Gateway To Success Academy3.1 mi · 124
- Scottville Elementary School3.2 mi · 211
- Mason County Central HS3.4 mi · 413
- Mason County Central MS3.5 mi · 276
- Mason County Central Upper Elementary3.5 mi · 258
Frequently asked questions
About Mason County Eastern Elem SchHow many students attend Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch enrolls approximately 181 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Mason County Eastern Elem Sch serve?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch serves grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
Approximately 15.6:1 students per teacher at Mason County Eastern Elem Sch.
How diverse is Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch reports a student body of 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Mason County Eastern Elem Sch?
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is overseen by Mason County Eastern Schools in Mason County.
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