Mason County Eastern Elementary School

Summary:

Mason County Eastern Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 211 students in grades PK-6 in the rural community of Custer, Michigan. The school is part of the Mason County Central Schools district, which is ranked 341 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to surrounding schools, its academic performance is consistently below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were around 23-25%, compared to the state averages of 37.5-44%. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.4% to 41.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, over 70% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Ludington Elementary School, Mason County Eastern Elementary School generally performs worse academically, has higher rates of chronic absenteeism, and serves a more economically disadvantaged student population. The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 637 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 1,104 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggests that the school is struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 18 S Main St
       Custer, MI  49405-9624


(231) 757-3733

District: Mason County Eastern Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1104th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,047 Help


Students who attend Mason County Eastern Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  184

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
African American:
2.7%
Hispanic:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mason County Eastern Elementary School ranks worse than 74.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), African American (2.7%), Hispanic (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason County Eastern Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason County Eastern Elementary School is $14,047.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason County Eastern Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason County Eastern Elementary School 1104th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mason County Eastern Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mason County Eastern Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason County Eastern Schools 341st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason County Eastern Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mason County Eastern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.56 1112th 1545 28.0%
2007 39.28 1201st 1565 23.3%
2008 53.37 959th 1577 39.2%
2009 47.64 1097th 1589 31.0%
2010 44.74 1156th 1552 25.5%
2011 31.81 1275th 1552 17.8%
2012 34.76 1149th 1566 26.6%
2013 31.56 1170th 1563 25.1%
2014 43.60 950th 1533 38.0%
2015 59.43 637th 1580 59.7%
2016 45.46 861st 1548 44.4%
2017 34.54 957th 1466 34.7%
2018 44.34 878th 1448 39.4%
2019 33.51 936th 1408 33.5%
2021 34.98 749th 1153 35.0%
2022 33.76 856th 1344 36.3%
2023 25.58 1064th 1470 27.6%
2024 24.00 1104th 1486 25.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mason County Eastern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 147th 403 63.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason County Eastern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.80 657th 1397 53.0%
2019 47.62 592nd 1134 47.8%
2021 35.60 518th 749 30.8%
2022 51.59 483rd 1099 56.1%
2023 38.53 826th 1350 38.8%
2024 26.23 1057th 1381 23.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason County Eastern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.41 789th 1443 45.3%
2019 42.73 677th 1171 42.2%
2021 27.63 684th 902 24.2%
2023 40.94 750th 1321 43.2%
2024 21.54 1064th 1342 20.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason County Eastern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 926th 1446 36.0%
2019 34.63 793rd 1196 33.7%
2023 23.20 1016th 1334 23.8%
2024 30.35 928th 1347 31.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mason County Eastern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.65 873rd 1253 30.3%
2019 28.47 845th 1128 25.1%
2021 20.33 848th 1005 15.6%
2022 21.43 913th 1102 17.2%
2023 15.78 1058th 1198 11.7%
2024 16.95 1057th 1204 12.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mason County Eastern Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 4 1 7 5 n/a n/a 0 342
1989 335 4 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 348
1990 333 3 1 4 4 n/a n/a -11 334
1991 359 2 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 353 2 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 349 2 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 349 2 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 359
1995 349 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1996 349 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1997 358 3 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 345 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 318 2 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2000 324 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2001 316 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 276 2 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 284
2003 276 2 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 284
2004 249 6 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 251 9 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 234 4 4 5 4 n/a n/a 0 251
2007 276 3 1 11 4 n/a n/a 0 295
2008 234 1 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 250
2009 180 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 7 191
2010 184 2 0 8 3 n/a n/a 6 203
2011 196 0 0 12 2 0 10 0 220
2012 191 0 0 9 4 0 10 0 214
2013 235 4 2 14 2 0 5 0 262
2014 216 4 1 17 2 0 4 0 244
2015 234 8 3 14 1 0 2 0 262
2016 221 9 1 9 1 0 3 0 244
2017 210 10 1 12 0 0 3 0 236
2018 201 14 0 11 2 0 2 0 230
2019 216 11 0 10 4 0 0 0 241
2020 193 6 0 12 2 0 1 0 214
2021 207 3 0 7 5 0 1 0 223
2022 208 5 0 7 4 0 2 0 226
2023 193 2 0 6 9 0 1 0 211
2024 168 5 0 5 4 0 2 0 184

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mason County Eastern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 n/a n/a n/a
1989 348 n/a n/a 0
1990 334 20.0 16.7 n/a
1991 369 n/a n/a n/a
1992 364 n/a n/a 50.3
1993 360 n/a 0.0 59.2
1994 359 16.5 21.8 0
1995 357 17.0 21.0 0
1996 357 17.0 21.0 0
1997 375 17.0 22.1 0
1998 356 17.0 20.9 0
1999 326 17.0 19.2 0
2000 328 17.0 19.3 0
2001 322 17.5 18.4 0
2002 284 17.4 16.3 n/a
2003 284 17.4 16.3 n/a
2004 261 16.2 16.1 n/a
2005 273 15.6 17.5 n/a
2006 251 15.8 15.9 0
2007 295 15.8 18.7 67.5
2008 250 15.4 16.2 72
2009 191 15.4 12.4 70.7
2010 203 15.4 13.1 67
2011 220 16.3 13.4 73.6
2012 214 14.5 14.6 77.6
2013 262 13.6 19.1 76.7
2014 244 11.7 20.8 81.1
2015 262 16.0 16.3 71.4
2016 244 16.0 15.2 69.7
2017 236 16.5 14.3 68.2
2018 230 13.0 17.6 76.5
2019 241 12.6 19.0 79.7
2020 214 15.3 13.9 71
2021 223 14.3 15.5 79.8
2022 226 12.4 18.0 80.1
2023 211 13.1 16.0 78.2
2024 184 14.1 12.9 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mason County Eastern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 n/a n/a n/a
1989 348 n/a n/a 0
1990 334 20.0 16.7 n/a
1991 369 n/a n/a n/a
1992 364 n/a n/a 50.3
1993 360 n/a 0.0 59.2
1994 359 16.5 21.8 0
1995 357 17.0 21.0 0
1996 357 17.0 21.0 0
1997 375 17.0 22.1 0
1998 356 17.0 20.9 0
1999 326 17.0 19.2 0
2000 328 17.0 19.3 0
2001 322 17.5 18.4 0
2002 284 17.4 16.3 n/a
2003 284 17.4 16.3 n/a
2004 261 16.2 16.1 n/a
2005 273 15.6 17.5 n/a
2006 251 15.8 15.9 0
2007 295 15.8 18.7 67.5
2008 250 15.4 16.2 72
2009 191 15.4 12.4 70.7
2010 203 15.4 13.1 67
2011 220 16.3 13.4 73.6
2012 214 14.5 14.6 77.6
2013 262 13.6 19.1 76.7
2014 244 11.7 20.8 81.1
2015 262 16.0 16.3 71.4
2016 244 16.0 15.2 69.7
2017 236 16.5 14.3 68.2
2018 230 13.0 17.6 76.5
2019 241 12.6 19.0 79.7
2020 214 15.3 13.9 71
2021 223 14.3 15.5 79.8
2022 226 12.4 18.0 80.1
2023 211 13.1 16.0 78.2
2024 184 14.1 12.9 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason County Eastern Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,381 (14.3%) $8,307 (85.7%) $9,689
2020 $1,736 (16.1%) $9,062 (83.9%) $10,798
2021 $2,336 (22.8%) $7,927 (77.2%) $10,262
2022 $1,810 (16.5%) $9,139 (83.5%) $10,948
2023 $3,174 (22.6%) $10,873 (77.4%) $14,047

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason County Eastern Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 936th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1064th of 1470 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)51.927.3
 24.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Schools)51.927.3
 24.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.141.6
 3.5%
3rd Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)3725
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Schools)3725
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.741.5
 5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)55.320.7
 34.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Schools)55.320.7
 34.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)42.131
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Schools)42.131
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)32.335.3
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Schools)32.335.3
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)16.117.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Schools)16.117.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)12.911.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Mason County Eastern Schools)12.911.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)24.213.6
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mason County Eastern Schools)24.213.6
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Elementary School)18.213
 5.2%
   6th Grade Math (Mason County Eastern Schools)18.213
 5.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students241211
 12.4%
African American112
 81.8%
American Indian49
 125%
Asian00
Hispanic106
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White216193
 10.6%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.7%78.2%
 1.5%


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Students at Mason County Eastern Elementary School are 91% White, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mason County Eastern Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School

Mason County Eastern Elementary School ranks 1104th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended Mason County Eastern Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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