Mason Elementary School in Grosse Pointe, Michigan on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Mason Elementary School is a suburban public school in Grosse Pointe, Michigan that is part of Grosse Pointe Public School District. It serves 274 students in grades K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.7:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 4

274 Students

20 Teachers

1640 Vernier Rd

Grosse Pointe, MI 48236 View local requests

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Mason Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Beth Niedowicz

Ms. Sarah Finkelshteyn

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Mason Elementary School Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

39%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Mason Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 29, 2026

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