MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2726 OLD BAY SPRINGS ROAD
LAUREL, MS 39440

www.laurelschools.org

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Mason Elementary School is a public educational institution located in Laurel, Mississippi, and serves as part of the Laurel School District. Situated on Old Bay Springs Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, aiming to foster academic growth, personal development, and a supportive learning environment within the local community.

As part of the broader Laurel School District, Mason Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational excellence. The school’s programming is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing district-wide resources to ensure students are prepared for the transition to middle school. For families seeking detailed information regarding school policies, curriculum, or faculty contact, the district’s official website serves as the primary resource for updates and administrative transparency.

345

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	60
Black	249
Asian	1
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Black
249 (72.2%)
Hispanic
60 (17.4%)
Two or More
27 (7.8%)
White
7 (2.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Laurel School District
Phone:	(601)428-0393
Website:	http://www.laurelschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 35

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 75

Ungraded 15