Otis A. Mason Elementary School

Q: Is Otis A. Mason Elementary School a good school?

Otis A. Mason Elementary School ranks 334 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Otis A. Mason Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Augustine, Florida, serving 719 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked St. Johns School District.

Otis A. Mason Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with 76% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 55% statewide, and 81% of 4th graders proficient or better in math compared to 58% statewide. The school's student population is more racially diverse than nearby schools, with 70% White, 8.6% African American, 12% Hispanic, and 2.8% Asian students. However, Otis A. Mason has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.4% compared to the state average of 14.6% and district average of 12.8%. The school also spends more per student at $10,992, above the state average of $9,408 and district average of $9,233.

Compared to nearby schools, Crookshank Elementary and Ketterlinus Elementary, Otis A. Mason outperforms them in academic achievement, but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. The school's racial diversity also stands out compared to R.B. Hunt Elementary, which has a student population that is 87.7% White. Overall, Otis A. Mason Elementary appears to be a high-performing school providing a quality education, though its chronic absenteeism rate is an area that may need attention.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

207 Mason Manatee Way
St Augustine, FL 32086

(904) 547-8440

District: St. Johns

SchoolDigger Rank:
334^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,992

Students who attend Otis A. Mason Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Gamble Rogers Middle School
High:	Pedro Menendez High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 700

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.7%

Hispanic:

11.7%

African American:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Otis A. Mason Elementary School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16^th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.7%), Hispanic (11.7%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otis A. Mason Elementary School is 14, which is the 6^th best among 26 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District. (See more...)

Compare Otis A. Mason Elementary School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otis A. Mason Elementary School is $10,992, which is the 7^th highest among 26 elementary schools in the St. Johns School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Otis A. Mason Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

St. Johns:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Johns 4^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Otis A. Mason Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	68.26	543^rd	1688	67.8%
2007	53.88	872^nd	1786	51.2%
2008	47.48	991^st	1789	44.6%
2009	54.63	886^th	1847	52.0%
2010	60.43	808^th	1919	57.9%
2011	68.48	637^th	1985	67.9%
2012	67.73	626^th	1984	68.4%
2013	64.61	690^th	2029	66.0%
2014	60.02	818^th	2064	60.4%
2016	69.66	602^nd	2087	71.2%
2017	67.83	660^th	2112	68.8%
2018	71.30	575^th	2118	72.9%
2019	59.43	853^rd	2182	60.9%
2021	77.96	472^nd	2247	79.0%
2022	81.47	381^st	2219	82.8%
2023	76.81	471^st	2240	79.0%
2024	83.20	334^th	2256	85.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Otis A. Mason Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	447	111	3	15	2	n/a	n/a	0	578
1994	462	112	5	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
1995	486	110	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
1996	486	110	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	614
1997	474	122	8	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
1998	505	124	6	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
1999	500	133	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2000	479	126	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	612
2001	461	114	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	582
2002	484	97	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	603
2003	484	97	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	603
2004	471	96	3	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	591
2005	485	93	3	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	597
2006	459	73	5	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	558
2007	425	80	5	17	1	n/a	n/a	14	542
2008	425	85	10	18	0	n/a	n/a	16	554
2009	400	84	8	14	1	n/a	n/a	17	524
2010	436	80	9	20	2	n/a	n/a	2	549
2011	444	74	12	21	2	0	21	0	574
2012	467	79	10	29	1	0	26	0	612
2013	482	64	9	31	1	1	25	0	613
2014	454	77	9	32	1	1	19	0	593
2015	484	85	9	40	0	4	19	0	641
2016	461	76	14	40	0	3	25	0	619
2017	480	68	16	61	1	2	25	0	653
2018	463	57	14	67	0	1	22	0	624
2019	490	65	13	64	0	3	31	0	666
2020	521	63	14	79	0	1	40	0	718
2021	494	63	17	74	0	5	35	0	688
2022	519	59	20	89	1	5	41	0	734
2023	505	62	20	86	1	7	38	0	719
2024	488	58	27	82	0	5	40	0	700

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Otis A. Mason Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	578	0.0	0.0	22.1
1994	590	32.0	18.4	27.8
1995	614	33.0	18.6	25.4
1996	614	33.0	18.6	25.4
1997	612	35.0	17.5	30.4
1998	641	38.0	16.9	32.3
1999	641	37.0	17.3	34.6
2000	612	36.0	17.0	34.3
2001	582	34.0	17.1	33.8
2002	603	38.0	15.9	34.5
2003	603	38.0	15.9	34.5
2004	591	38.0	15.6	34.3
2005	597	37.0	16.1	36.9
2006	558	35.0	15.9	38.9
2007	542	34.0	15.9	45.1
2008	554	38.5	14.4	45.4
2009	524	37.5	15.2	43
2010	549	35.0	15.6	47.7
2011	574	37.0	15.5	47.7
2012	612	40.0	15.3	48.5
2013	613	39.0	15.7	48.9
2014	593	38.0	15.6	52.3
2015	641	40.0	16.0	50.9
2016	619	36.0	17.1	49.1
2017	653	41.0	15.9	46.6
2018	624	37.0	16.8	44.2
2019	666	39.6	16.8	33.8
2020	718	44.6	16.0	33.1
2021	688	48.8	14.0	40.8
2022	734	46.0	15.9	38.6
2023	719	52.0	13.8	45.1
2024	700	50.0	14.0	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Otis A. Mason Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	578	0.0	0.0	22.1
1994	590	32.0	18.4	27.8
1995	614	33.0	18.6	25.4
1996	614	33.0	18.6	25.4
1997	612	35.0	17.5	30.4
1998	641	38.0	16.9	32.3
1999	641	37.0	17.3	34.6
2000	612	36.0	17.0	34.3
2001	582	34.0	17.1	33.8
2002	603	38.0	15.9	34.5
2003	603	38.0	15.9	34.5
2004	591	38.0	15.6	34.3
2005	597	37.0	16.1	36.9
2006	558	35.0	15.9	38.9
2007	542	34.0	15.9	45.1
2008	554	38.5	14.4	45.4
2009	524	37.5	15.2	43
2010	549	35.0	15.6	47.7
2011	574	37.0	15.5	47.7
2012	612	40.0	15.3	48.5
2013	613	39.0	15.7	48.9
2014	593	38.0	15.6	52.3
2015	641	40.0	16.0	50.9
2016	619	36.0	17.1	49.1
2017	653	41.0	15.9	46.6
2018	624	37.0	16.8	44.2
2019	666	39.6	16.8	33.8
2020	718	44.6	16.0	33.1
2021	688	48.8	14.0	40.8
2022	734	46.0	15.9	38.6
2023	719	52.0	13.8	45.1
2024	700	50.0	14.0	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Otis A. Mason Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$459 (5.2%)	$8,289 (94.8%)	$8,748
2019	$481 (5.3%)	$8,573 (94.7%)	$9,055
2020	$408 (4.4%)	$8,825 (95.6%)	$9,233
2021	$439 (4.7%)	$8,969 (95.3%)	$9,408
2022	$382 (4.1%)	$8,865 (95.9%)	$9,247
2023	$950 (8.6%)	$10,041 (91.3%)	$10,992

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otis A. Mason Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 853^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 471^st of 2240 Elementary schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Otis A. Mason Elementary School)	58	71	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	78	76	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Otis A. Mason Elementary School)	60	77	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	80	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Otis A. Mason Elementary School)	75	69	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	77	76	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Otis A. Mason Elementary School)	77	83	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	82	81	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Otis A. Mason Elementary School)	51	62	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Johns)	76	75	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Otis A. Mason Elementary School)	51	67	16%
5th Grade Mathematics (St. Johns)	80	76	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Otis A. Mason Elementary School)	59	58	1%
5th Grade Science (St. Johns)	73	70	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	666	719	8%
African American	65	62	4.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	13	20	53.8%
Hispanic	64	86	34.4%
Pacific Islander	3	7	133.3%
White	490	505	3.1%
Two or More Races	31	38	22.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.8%	45.1%	11.3%

Schools Near Otis A. Mason Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Otis A. Mason Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 Mason Manatee Way	St Augustine	32086	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8440	700	50	14.0	47.0%	488 (69.7%)	58 (8.3%)	82 (11.7%)	27 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	40 (5.7%)	83.2	334^th of 2256 public elementary schools	85.2%		76.8	471^st of 2240 public elementary schools	79.0%	137	76.0	66.0	70.0	74.0	81.0	69.0	66.0	$10,992	$950	$10,041
Osceola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 Osceola Elementary Rd	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3780	688	53	12.8	67.4%	398 (57.8%)	165 (24.0%)	72 (10.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (6.8%)	71.5	607^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.1%		63	773^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.5%	166	77.0	58.0	58.0	82.0	58.0	64.0	61.0	$13,199	$2,418	$10,781
W. Douglas Hartley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Cacique Dr	St Augustine	32086	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8400	564	41	13.6	46.6%	418 (74.1%)	38 (6.7%)	60 (10.6%)	15 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	80.4	397^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.4%		88.8	202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.0%	195	64.0	78.0	70.0	68.0	68.0	76.0	71.0	$10,548	$928	$9,620
James A. Webster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 N Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-3860	532	45	11.8	72.4%	272 (51.1%)	142 (26.7%)	68 (12.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (8.6%)	61.2	840^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.8%		42	1287^th of 2240 public elementary schools	42.5%	447	58.0	40.0	61.0	63.0	70.0	68.0	56.0	$15,599	$2,729	$12,870
Crookshank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 N Whitney St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 547-7840	662	55	12.0	64.7%	383 (57.9%)	122 (18.4%)	80 (12.1%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.8%)	55.9	947^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.0%		53.9	994^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.6%	47	59.0	62.0	47.0	62.0	69.0	47.0	50.0	$13,409	$2,307	$11,103
Ketterlinus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	67 Orange St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-8540	398	32	12.5	44.5%	288 (72.4%)	41 (10.3%)	35 (8.8%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	81.9	362^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	84.0%		81.1	384^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.9%	22	64.0	74.0	66.0	83.0	74.0	76.0	61.0	$14,386	$1,808	$12,579
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)	Public, Charter	K-6	7a Williams St	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 342-5350	130	1	130.0	3.8%	90 (69.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (21.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	10 (7.7%)	22.3	1839^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.5%		21.7	1846^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.6%	7	55.0	48.0	47.0	30.0	24.0	13.0	20.0	$11,700	$00	$11,700
R. B. Hunt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	125 Magnolia Dr	St Augustine	32080	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	No	No	(904) 547-7960	534	37	14.5	27.9%	449 (84.1%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (6.7%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.2%)	93.1	89^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%		93.4	83^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%	6	79.0	84.0	89.0	78.0	89.0	82.0	78.0	$9,494	$418	$9,076
Therapeutic Learning Center	Public, Charter	PK	2109 Arc Dr	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	Yes	No	No	No	(904) 824-8932	15	1	15.0		12 (80.0%)	2 (13.3%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
St. Johns Virtual Instruction Program K-8	Public, Virtual	K-8	2980 Collins Ave	St Augustine	32084	St. Johns County	St. Johns	No	No	Yes	No	(904) 547-8500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Otis A. Mason Elementary School

What district is Otis A. Mason Elementary School in?

St. Johns

How many students attend Otis A. Mason Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 700 students attended Otis A. Mason Elementary School.

Is Otis A. Mason Elementary School a good school?

Otis A. Mason Elementary School ranks 334^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Otis A. Mason Elementary School?

Students at Otis A. Mason Elementary School are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Otis A. Mason Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Otis A. Mason Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gamble Rogers Middle School
High : Pedro Menendez High School

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