Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mason County Eastern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mason County Eastern Elementary School's attendance zone is located in Custer, MI, and encompasses approximately 214 square miles, covering the entire school district. Families within this area typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason County Eastern Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Small town pride, where academic excellence meets tradition
School Rankings
Mason County Eastern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason County Eastern Elementary School is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2154 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason County Eastern Elementary School's ranking?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School is ranked #2154 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mason County Eastern Elementary School often compared to?
Mason County Eastern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason County Central Upper Elementary School, Baldwin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mason County Eastern Elementary School?
181 students attend Mason County Eastern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mason County Eastern Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason County Eastern Elementary School?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mason County Eastern Elementary School offer ?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mason County Eastern Elementary School part of?
Mason County Eastern Elementary School is part of Mason County Eastern Schools.
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