Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mason Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mason Elementary serves the southwest part of Saint Louis, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 8.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mason Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Mason Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
36%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
43%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason Elementary School's ranking?
Mason Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mason Elementary School often compared to?
Mason Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Science Acad/st Louis, Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mason Elementary School?
393 students attend Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mason Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason Elementary School?
Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mason Elementary School offer ?
Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason Elementary School part of?
Mason Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mason Elementary School located?
Mason Elementary School is located in the Clifton Heights neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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