Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School

2,085 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

The Mason Early Childhood Center (MECC), located at 4631 Hickory Woods Dr. in Mason, Ohio, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Mason City School District. The school is specifically dedicated to the district’s youngest learners, typically housing students in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. Its curriculum is designed to foster early cognitive, social, and emotional development, providing a nurturing environment that acts as the entry point for students beginning their academic journey within the Mason district.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a "whole child" approach, focusing on play-based learning, character development, and building a sense of community among students, parents, and staff. As part of a highly-rated district, the MECC is known for its modern facilities and a strong commitment to literacy and foundational skill-building. By creating a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere, the center aims to establish a positive educational foundation, preparing young students for the transition to the elementary and intermediate schools that follow in the Mason City School system.

2,085

Total Students

98.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	949
Hispanic	128
Black	99
Asian	775
Two or More	119
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	9

White
949 (45.5 %)
Asian
775 (37.2 %)
Hispanic
128 (6.1 %)
Two or More
119 (5.7 %)
Black
99 (4.7 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.4 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mason City
Phone:	(513)398-3741
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	2,085
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 195

Kindergarten 544

Grade 1 670

Grade 2 676