Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Summary:

Lillian G Mason Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Blanc Community Schools district, serving 352 students in grades 3-5. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state averages in academic achievement, with particularly strong results for African American and Hispanic students.

Lillian G Mason Elementary School's academic performance is truly impressive. In the 2023-2024 school year, over 50% of its 3rd-5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 41-50% for the district and 39-44% for the state. In math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 47.5% to 67%, far exceeding the district's 37.7%-45.8% and the state's 32.6%-43.4%. The school's science and social studies scores are also significantly higher than nearby schools like McGrath Elementary and Brendel Elementary.

Beyond its impressive academic results, Lillian G Mason Elementary School stands out for its commitment to equity and inclusion. The school ranks among the top in Michigan for African American and Hispanic student achievement, in contrast to some nearby schools like Woodland Park Academy and Grand Blanc Academy, which have significantly lower proficiency rates for these subgroups. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated, it remains lower than some nearby schools, and its per-student funding and small class sizes suggest it is well-resourced to support student success.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 4455 E Cook Rd
       Grand Blanc, MI  48439-8347


(810) 591-7840

District: Grand Blanc Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,498 Help


Students who attend Lillian G Mason Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Grand Blanc Middle School East
High:    Grand Blanc Community High School
Alternative:    Perry Innovation Center

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.7%
African American:
17.7%
Hispanic:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38% Help


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Compare Details Lillian G Mason Elementary School ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.7%), African American (17.7%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lillian G Mason Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lillian G Mason Elementary School is $12,498. 5 elementary schools in the Grand Blanc Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lillian G Mason Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lillian G Mason Elementary School 189th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lillian G Mason Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Grand Blanc Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Blanc Community Schools 204th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lillian G Mason Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.18 53rd 1545 96.6%
2007 86.30 51st 1565 96.7%
2008 85.17 65th 1577 95.9%
2009 83.22 123rd 1589 92.3%
2010 79.98 143rd 1552 90.8%
2011 82.10 113th 1552 92.7%
2012 86.52 142nd 1566 90.9%
2013 85.04 161st 1563 89.7%
2014 84.24 163rd 1533 89.4%
2015 90.39 87th 1580 94.5%
2016 94.92 39th 1548 97.5%
2017 93.34 43rd 1466 97.1%
2018 89.40 116th 1448 92.0%
2019 88.04 119th 1408 91.5%
2021 80.66 174th 1153 84.9%
2022 86.13 143rd 1344 89.4%
2023 80.56 248th 1470 83.1%
2024 84.73 189th 1486 87.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.46 6th 270 97.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.26 71st 403 82.4%
2023 54.10 73rd 195 62.6%
2024 51.54 95th 225 57.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.65 119th 1397 91.5%
2019 88.50 51st 1134 95.5%
2021 85.41 35th 749 95.3%
2022 85.12 59th 1099 94.6%
2023 74.91 212th 1350 84.3%
2024 82.23 132nd 1381 90.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.93 101st 1443 93.0%
2019 88.77 74th 1171 93.7%
2021 71.91 184th 902 79.6%
2022 83.04 122nd 1106 89.0%
2023 81.13 182nd 1321 86.2%
2024 83.36 165th 1342 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.83 141st 1446 90.2%
2019 83.03 140th 1196 88.3%
2021 77.72 145th 915 84.2%
2022 81.15 168th 1139 85.3%
2023 72.80 309th 1334 76.8%
2024 79.94 208th 1347 84.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.31 4th 475 99.2%
2019 91.93 8th 212 96.2%
2022 88.36 11th 158 93.0%
2023 88.97 19th 321 94.1%
2024 92.12 12th 348 96.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.39 23rd 201 88.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.21 105th 1253 91.6%
2019 86.85 102nd 1128 91.0%
2021 81.70 133rd 1005 86.8%
2022 85.00 117th 1102 89.4%
2023 76.66 233rd 1198 80.6%
2024 77.82 231st 1204 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, May 10, 2015

Open Quote This school is operated on a path of least resistance. The staff has no desire to help students excel, only to maintain. The staff can be snotty and feel as they are the ones evaluating parents as apposed to being accountable to them. they offer zero help to the point of not disclosing curriculum materials under the guise of confidentiality. This school is sad. Some teachers may be outstanding but many have the personality of a dish rag. Also, "as you know" the food is fit for alley cats....I wouldn't feed it to people that were starving. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lillian G Mason Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 372 48 20 4 1 n/a n/a 4 449
2005 419 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 79 499
2006 427 42 17 6 0 n/a n/a 9 501
2007 363 35 21 4 1 n/a n/a 19 443
2008 362 44 27 1 1 n/a n/a 22 457
2009 378 51 30 2 2 n/a n/a 21 484
2010 359 54 27 6 1 n/a n/a 28 475
2011 353 69 24 17 0 0 17 0 480
2012 343 56 20 20 0 2 17 0 458
2013 339 54 21 21 0 2 16 0 453
2014 301 59 24 15 0 1 14 0 414
2015 303 53 27 12 1 1 22 0 419
2016 314 51 19 14 0 1 17 0 416
2017 308 59 17 13 0 1 10 0 408
2018 259 53 18 16 1 0 18 0 365
2019 211 51 12 23 1 1 26 0 325
2020 230 51 14 22 0 1 27 0 345
2021 193 43 9 12 0 0 22 0 279
2022 233 55 16 21 0 1 25 0 351
2023 227 52 17 26 0 1 29 0 352
2024 213 61 21 25 0 2 23 0 345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lillian G Mason Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 449 20.0 22.5 12.6
2005 499 27.3 18.3 14.5
2006 501 23.9 21.0 12.8
2007 443 23.8 18.6 0
2008 457 22.9 20.0 8
2009 484 20.7 23.4 13.8
2010 475 22.1 21.4 21.7
2011 480 21.2 22.6 20.2
2012 458 24.2 18.9 20.5
2013 453 25.2 17.9 17.9
2014 414 23.2 17.8 17.9
2015 419 22.0 19.0 20
2016 416 21.0 19.8 16.8
2017 408 19.8 20.5 19.4
2018 365 17.8 20.4 22.5
2019 325 18.4 17.5 23.1
2020 345 18.7 18.3 25.2
2021 279 17.7 15.7 22.6
2022 351 19.1 18.3 31.6
2023 352 20.2 17.3 35.2
2024 345 22.3 15.4 38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lillian G Mason Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 449 20.0 22.5 12.6
2005 499 27.3 18.3 14.5
2006 501 23.9 21.0 12.8
2007 443 23.8 18.6 0
2008 457 22.9 20.0 8
2009 484 20.7 23.4 13.8
2010 475 22.1 21.4 21.7
2011 480 21.2 22.6 20.2
2012 458 24.2 18.9 20.5
2013 453 25.2 17.9 17.9
2014 414 23.2 17.8 17.9
2015 419 22.0 19.0 20
2016 416 21.0 19.8 16.8
2017 408 19.8 20.5 19.4
2018 365 17.8 20.4 22.5
2019 325 18.4 17.5 23.1
2020 345 18.7 18.3 25.2
2021 279 17.7 15.7 22.6
2022 351 19.1 18.3 31.6
2023 352 20.2 17.3 35.2
2024 345 22.3 15.4 38

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lillian G Mason Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $741 (6.7%) $10,245 (93.3%) $10,986
2020 $727 (7.1%) $9,549 (92.9%) $10,276
2021 $915 (8.0%) $10,506 (92.0%) $11,420
2022 $1,167 (10.1%) $10,430 (89.9%) $11,597
2023 $885 (7.1%) $11,612 (92.9%) $12,498

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lillian G Mason Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 248th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lillian G Mason Elementary School)6650.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)56.642.1
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lillian G Mason Elementary School)61.455.9
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)51.146.8
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lillian G Mason Elementary School)80.267.8
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)57.153.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lillian G Mason Elementary School)69.953.8
 16.1%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)45.544
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lillian G Mason Elementary School)77.971.3
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)56.953.2
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Lillian G Mason Elementary School)46.951.2
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)33.538.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lillian G Mason Elementary School)52.231.4
 20.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Blanc Community Schools)28.925
 3.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students325352
 8.3%
African American5152
 2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1217
 41.7%
Hispanic2326
 13%
Pacific Islander11
White211227
 7.6%
Two or More Races2629
 11.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%35.2%
 12.2%


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Lillian G Mason Elementary School ranks 189th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Lillian G Mason Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grand Blanc Middle School East
High : Grand Blanc Community High School
Alternative : Perry Innovation Center

Students at Lillian G Mason Elementary School are 62% White, 18% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Lillian G Mason Elementary School.


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