James C Harvey Education Center serves 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
James C Harvey Education Center's student population of 241 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of James C Harvey Education Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James C Harvey Education Center?
241 students attend James C Harvey Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of James C Harvey Education Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James C Harvey Education Center?
James C Harvey Education Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does James C Harvey Education Center offer ?
James C Harvey Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James C Harvey Education Center part of?
James C Harvey Education Center is part of Mason Public Schools (Ingham) School District.
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