Mason Elementary

Summary:

Mason Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 389 students in grades PK-6 as part of the St. Louis City School District.

Mason Elementary stands out as a relatively high-performing school within its district, with a diverse student population and strong academic outcomes, particularly for certain subgroups. The school outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, ranking 20th out of 184 Missouri elementary schools for African American students and 14th out of 52 for English Language Learners. However, despite these strengths, Mason Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining in recent years, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges that are impacting its overall performance compared to other schools in the state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary and Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Ac, Mason Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, particularly in terms of academic achievement and subgroup performance. However, these nearby schools are also high-performing, with even higher proficiency rates in certain subjects. The high spending per student and the school's focus on supporting specific student subgroups may be contributing factors to Mason Elementary's relatively strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6031 Southwest Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63139-2757


(314) 645-1201

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,161 Help


Students who attend Mason Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Long Middle Community Education Center
High:    Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.8%
African American:
35.5%
Hispanic:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mason Elementary ranks worse than 62.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 31 ranked elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Mason Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.8%), African American (35.5%), Hispanic (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason Elementary is 13.8. 24 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason Elementary is $19,161, which is the 13th highest among 31 elementary schools in the St. Louis City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Mason Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason Elementary 563rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Mason Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:


St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 338th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mason Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.45 1001st 1074 6.8%
2007 7.40 1045th 1080 3.2%
2008 22.72 960th 1084 11.4%
2009 14.15 969th 1053 8.0%
2010 39.55 738th 1066 30.8%
2011 26.87 903rd 1088 17.0%
2012 27.03 906th 1085 16.5%
2013 31.44 865th 1108 21.9%
2014 43.90 668th 1089 38.7%
2015 40.56 695th 1058 34.3%
2016 70.40 248th 865 71.3%
2017 73.66 239th 1032 76.8%
2018 57.66 427th 1045 59.1%
2019 41.59 635th 1052 39.6%
2021 28.37 671st 901 25.5%
2022 29.39 655th 908 27.9%
2023 40.72 563rd 898 37.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.95 14th 52 73.1%
2023 52.82 14th 50 72.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.62 91st 887 89.7%
2019 61.84 268th 907 70.5%
2021 57.14 191st 574 66.7%
2022 60.24 158th 532 70.3%
2023 66.93 132nd 611 78.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 48.52 162nd 302 46.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.26 13th 243 94.7%
2019 81.36 27th 250 89.2%
2021 39.23 102nd 163 37.4%
2022 70.03 20th 184 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mason Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.64 420th 898 53.2%
2019 29.35 701st 917 23.6%
2022 27.59 519th 675 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mason Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 93 175 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 100 167 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 149 221 10 6 4 n/a n/a 0 390
2000 152 189 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2001 148 211 3 15 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 142 170 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 142 170 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 156 202 14 15 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2005 120 135 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2006 157 127 16 19 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2007 186 110 16 21 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2008 149 115 14 23 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2009 163 107 14 18 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 170 101 19 18 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 181 129 21 30 1 0 0 0 362
2012 188 148 25 40 3 0 0 0 404
2013 189 233 15 45 3 0 0 0 485
2014 198 195 13 59 3 0 0 0 468
2015 187 237 14 60 0 0 0 0 498
2016 164 229 18 65 3 0 0 0 479
2017 162 185 22 65 2 0 0 0 436
2018 170 161 22 66 2 0 0 0 421
2019 214 160 16 66 4 0 0 0 460
2020 221 166 15 69 3 0 0 0 474
2021 227 156 17 58 2 0 2 0 462
2022 198 145 14 42 4 1 2 0 406
2023 182 138 12 50 4 1 2 0 389

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 Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 271 17.6 15.4 86.3
1998 275 18.2 15.1 86.9
1999 390 24.2 16.1 88.7
2000 355 27.3 13.0 92.7
2001 379 28.2 13.4 94.5
2002 326 29.7 11.0 89
2003 326 29.7 11.0 89
2004 387 31.6 12.2 87.3
2005 276 29.1 9.5 97.1
2006 319 27.0 11.8 57.1
2007 333 26.0 12.8 41.7
2008 303 28.0 10.8 78.9
2009 302 26.0 11.6 0
2010 308 29.0 10.6 73.4
2011 362 27.3 13.2 77.6
2012 404 29.1 13.8 67.8
2013 485 31.2 15.5 62.5
2014 468 34.0 13.7 80.1
2015 498 36.0 13.8 100
2016 479 32.0 14.9 100
2017 436 37.2 11.7 100
2018 421 33.2 12.6 100
2019 460 33.2 13.8 99.3
2020 474 30.6 15.4 99.4
2021 462 34.3 13.4 99.4
2022 406 32.6 12.4 99.3
2023 389 28.0 13.8 99.2

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 Mason Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 271 17.6 15.4 86.3
1998 275 18.2 15.1 86.9
1999 390 24.2 16.1 88.7
2000 355 27.3 13.0 92.7
2001 379 28.2 13.4 94.5
2002 326 29.7 11.0 89
2003 326 29.7 11.0 89
2004 387 31.6 12.2 87.3
2005 276 29.1 9.5 97.1
2006 319 27.0 11.8 57.1
2007 333 26.0 12.8 41.7
2008 303 28.0 10.8 78.9
2009 302 26.0 11.6 0
2010 308 29.0 10.6 73.4
2011 362 27.3 13.2 77.6
2012 404 29.1 13.8 67.8
2013 485 31.2 15.5 62.5
2014 468 34.0 13.7 80.1
2015 498 36.0 13.8 100
2016 479 32.0 14.9 100
2017 436 37.2 11.7 100
2018 421 33.2 12.6 100
2019 460 33.2 13.8 99.3
2020 474 30.6 15.4 99.4
2021 462 34.3 13.4 99.4
2022 406 32.6 12.4 99.3
2023 389 28.0 13.8 99.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $303 (1.8%) $16,608 (98.2%) $16,912
2020 $583 (3.6%) $15,419 (96.4%) $16,002
2021 $972 (6.7%) $13,569 (93.3%) $14,542
2022 $690 (3.6%) $18,471 (96.4%) $19,161

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 635th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 563rd of 898 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)50.932.6
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)16.515.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary)45.632.2
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)17.815.8
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.741.4
 7.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)38.913.4
 25.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)16.613.4
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary)37.127.6
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)18.818.5
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)18.340.5
 22.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)17.217.3
 0.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason Elementary)34.751.3
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)1820.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mason Elementary)55.351.5
 3.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)14.813.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460389
 15.4%
African American160138
 13.8%
American Indian44
Asian1612
 25%
Hispanic6650
 24.2%
Pacific Islander01
White214182
 15%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.2%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Mason Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Long Middle Community Education Center
High : Roosevelt High

Mason Elementary ranks 563rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Mason Elementary are 47% White, 35% African American, 13% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Mason Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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