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Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School

4631 Hickory Woods Dr, Mason, OH 45040Mason City →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–02Non-Charter
2,085
Students
Total enrolled
$14,024
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 37% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 2,085 students in grades PK–02 in Mason, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,024 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
21.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School is a very large elementary in Mason, Ohio, serving grades PK–02 with 2,085 students. The district invests $14,024 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 10% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School

2,085
Total Students
21.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
10%
Free Lunch
99
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–02) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,058 male · 1,027 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility10%
National avg 52% · 202 students
Student Composition
37%
46%
Asian37%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390504501106

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,024Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,024
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,170
Student Support$2,665
Administration$1,683
Operations$2,104
Other$1,402
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,024 spent per student, an estimated $6,213 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
28%
65%
State government
28.4%
Local (property tax)
65.1%
Federal programs
6.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 10% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mason Intermediate Elementary School
↓
Middle
Mason Middle School
↓
High School
William Mason High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 02
Location—
CountyWarren County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMason City →
Phone: (513)398-3741
NCES ID: 390504501106
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Mason seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Mason City
High
William Mason High School
3,414 students · 09–12
8% FRL
Elem
Mason Intermediate Elementary School
3,018 students · 03–06
11% FRL
Mid
Mason Middle School
1,662 students · 07–08
8% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4631 Hickory Woods Dr, Mason, OH 45040
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.