Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mason Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mason Ridge Elementary serves the southeast part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mason Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mason Ridge Elementary School's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mason Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason Ridge Elementary School is 0.44, which is less 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
#39 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Mason Ridge Elementary School is ranked #39 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mason Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Mason Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellerive Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mason Ridge Elementary School?
405 students attend Mason Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mason Ridge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason Ridge Elementary School?
Mason Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mason Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Mason Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason Ridge Elementary School part of?
Mason Ridge Elementary School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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