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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 280246000476

MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2726 OLD BAY SPRINGS ROAD, LAUREL, MS 39440 · (601)428-0393 · Jones County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 527
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 11.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
345
-160 (-32%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 21.4:1
% White
2%
was 6%
% Hispanic
17%
was 21%
% Black
72%
was 71%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an average-sized unified-grade school in LAUREL, Mississippi, one of the schools within LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The school instructs students from the surrounding community in grade M.

Operationally, MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL answers to LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The student-to-teacher ratio at MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows approximately 12.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 11.8:1 average.

Around the school, Jones County reports that the typical household earns roughly $52,216 per year, about 21% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 20 public schools in Jones County (combined enrollment of about 11,313 students).

Laurel High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.4 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Over the past 5-year window. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has edged down 32% since 2018, when it stood at 505 (now 345). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 21.4:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Jones County at a glance

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Population
66,472
Census ACS
Median income
$52,216
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
20
11,313 students

Quick facts

School name
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
2726 OLD BAY SPRINGS ROAD, LAUREL, MS 39440
Phone
(601)428-0393
County
Jones County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
280246000476
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
What age range does MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves students from grade M through grade M.
How many students per teacher at MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 12.9:1 students per teacher at MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Is MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by LAUREL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Where is MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located?
MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 2726 OLD BAY SPRINGS ROAD, LAUREL, MS 39440.
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