Mason County Eastern Elem Sch

www.mceschools.com

211 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mason County Eastern Elementary School, located in Custer, Michigan, serves as a central hub for early education within the Mason County Eastern School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it focuses on fostering a supportive and personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school is dedicated to building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its young learners, preparing them for future success in their middle and high school years.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Mason County Eastern Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the development of core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance. The school utilizes its rural setting to encourage active engagement and strives to maintain a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of pride in its students as they progress through their foundational academic journey.

211

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	6
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	9

White
193 (91.5 %)
American Indian
9 (4.3 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.8 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mason County Eastern Schools
Phone:	(231)757-3733
Website:	http://www.mceschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 22