Overview
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in CUSTER, Michigan. The school enrolls 184 students. It is part of the Mason County Eastern Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
184 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictMason County Eastern Schools
County26105
CityCUSTER
ZIP49405
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID262316006007
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment184
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg59%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)