Enrollment
24
Combined
DISTRICT 75 · STATE 281
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INGHAM ISD·NCES 268052000849
North Star School
611 HAGADORN RD, MASON, MI 48854 · (517) 244-1354 · Ingham County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL24 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
4.8:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 6.8:1 · STATE 17.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
13 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 8% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 13% |
| Grade 9 | 7 | 29% |
| Grade 10 | 5 | 21% |
| Grade 11 | 1 | 4% |
| Grade 12 | 4 | 17% |
Student demographics
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
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where North Star School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 24 | #176 of 200 |
Ranked against other public K-12 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
24
-6 (-20%) vs 2020
-33% since 2010-11, when it was 36
Student : Teacher
4.8:1
was 7.5:1
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 | 24 | 5 | 4.8:1 | 54% (13) |
| 2023-24 | 24 | 5.7 | 4.2:1 | 63% (15) |
| 2022-23 | 33 | 5 | 6.6:1 | 61% (20) |
| 2020-21 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | 67% (20) |
| 2017-18 | 36 | 4.8 | 7.6:1 | 47% (17) |
| 2015-16 | 36 | 7 | 5.1:1 | 61% (22) |
| 2010-11 | 36 | 5 | 7.2:1 | 33% (12) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Star School.
Since 2017-18: students down 33% (36 to 24); teachers up 5% (4.8 to 5).
About North Star School
North Star School is a small combined-grade school. Its address is in MASON, Michigan. School enrollment was 24 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 12. The average among combined schools in Michigan is roughly 281 students; this school is 91% smaller than that.
North Star School reports to Ingham ISD, which has 11 schools and 330 students.
The student body at North Star School is 83% White. Other reported shares: 13% Black and 4% multiracial. Ingham County's residents are about 69% White, 15 points below the school's share.
The school employs the equivalent of 5 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 4.8:1. That is lower than the 17.3:1 average for combined schools in Michigan. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 54%.
Across Ingham County, the median household income is $65,526, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 41% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Ingham County is home to 100 public schools and about 37,914 public school students.
Nearest public school: SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, North Star School is coded Rural: Fringe, for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment at North Star School declined 20% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 30 to 24 students. Its ratio of students to teachers was 7.5:1 in 2020-21, and 4.8:1 in 2024-25.
The North Star School community page is open for posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Ingham County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
283,913
Census ACS
Median income
$65,526
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
100
37,914 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ingham ISD
- Beekman CenterCombined · 113 students
- Heartwood SchoolCombined · 88 students
- Ingham AcademyFamily CenterHigh · 41 students
- SAIL Skills for Adult Independent LivingHigh · 13 students
- SAIL LansingHigh · 12 students
- Ingham ISD ASD ProgramsElementary · 11 students
Other schools in MASON
- Mason High SchoolHigh · 1,015 students
- Mason Middle SchoolMiddle · 778 students
- Steele Street Elementary SchoolElementary · 513 students
- Alaiedon Elementary SchoolElementary · 375 students
- North Aurelius Elementary SchoolElementary · 371 students
- James C Harvey Education CenterElementary · 252 students
Other North Star schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named North Star. North Star School is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- North Star SchoolSALT LAKE CITY, UT · 336 students
- North Star SchoolGildford, MT · 83 students
Nearby schools
- SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living0.0 mi · 13
- Heartwood School0.2 mi · 88
- James C Harvey Education Center1.5 mi · 252
- Steele Street Elementary School1.6 mi · 513
- Mason Middle School1.7 mi · 778
- Mason High School2.0 mi · 1,015
Frequently asked questions
About North Star SchoolHow many students attend North Star School?
North Star School enrolls approximately 24 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does North Star School serve?
North Star School serves grades KG-12.
How many students per teacher at North Star School?
Approximately 4.8:1 students per teacher at North Star School.
How diverse is North Star School?
North Star School reports a student body of 83% White, 13% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees North Star School?
North Star School is overseen by Ingham ISD in Ingham County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.