Very Good
#476 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Based on limited data
James C Harvey Education Center
Elementary School · Mason Public Schools (Ingham)
400 SOUTH CEDAR ST, Mason, MI 48854
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MI statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Michigan schools
#476 of 3,192
In Mason
#1 of 7
public schools
In district
#1 of 6
Mason Public Schools (Ingham)
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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James C Harvey Education Center
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About James C Harvey Education Center
James C Harvey Education Center is a public elementary school in Mason, MI, part of Mason Public Schools (Ingham). James C Harvey Education Center serves approximately 241 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. James C Harvey Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #476 of 3,192 schools in MI.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.1
- MI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, James C Harvey Education Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How James C Harvey Education Center Compares
See how James C Harvey Education Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
400 SOUTH CEDAR ST, Mason, MI 48854
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering James C Harvey Education Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hiawatha Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Okemos), with a very similar rating. Another option is HOLT LUTHERAN SCHOOL AND SONSHINE ECC (rated 7.8/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Holt), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Alaiedon Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 3.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mason, see our Mason schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Steele Street Elementary School Mason | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Mason High School Mason | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Heartwood School Mason | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| North Star School Mason | 1.5 mi | — |
| SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living Mason | 1.5 mi | — |
| Mason Middle School Mason | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Alaiedon Elementary School Mason | 3.9 mi | 7.7 |
| North Aurelius Elementary School Mason | 3.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Hope Middle School Holt | 5.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Elliott Elementary School Holt | 5.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Sycamore Elementary School Holt | 5.2 mi | 6.3 |
| Holt Junior High School Holt | 5.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Wilcox Elementary School Holt | 5.5 mi | 6.8 |
| HOLT LUTHERAN SCHOOL AND SONSHINE ECC Holt | 6.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Okemos High School Okemos | 7.3 mi | 8.1 |
| CEDAR CLASSICAL ACADEMY Okemos | 7.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Hiawatha Elementary School Okemos | 7.5 mi | 8.1 |
| LANSING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lansing | 7.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Leslie High School Leslie | 8.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Ingham Virtual High School Leslie | 8.2 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 48854 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,956
Median Home Value
$240,600
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
Population
19,403
College Educated
38.5%
Homeownership
82.5%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Median Age
41.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Floyd School Midland, MI | 7.8 |
| GAGIE SCHOOL Kalamazoo, MI | 7.8 |
| Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Grand Rapids, MI | 7.8 |
| John F FarrellEmmett Elementary School Emmett, MI | 7.8 |
| Sharp Park Academy Jackson, MI | 7.8 |
| Shettler School Muskegon, MI | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about James C Harvey Education Center
What grades does James C Harvey Education Center serve?
James C Harvey Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend James C Harvey Education Center?
James C Harvey Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James C Harvey Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at James C Harvey Education Center is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James C Harvey Education Center rank in MI?
James C Harvey Education Center ranks #476 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is James C Harvey Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
James C Harvey Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is James C Harvey Education Center a charter school?
No, James C Harvey Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James C Harvey Education Center a Title I school?
No, James C Harvey Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James C Harvey Education Center?
32.8% of students at James C Harvey Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 32.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (517) 676-6528
Resources & Links
District
Mason Public Schools (Ingham)- District Enrollment
- 3,322
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,786
- District Rank
- #1 of 6
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