Excellent
#319 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 8% in state
Otis A. Mason Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Johns · St. Augustine, FL
A St. Johns elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
207 MASON MANATEE WAY, St. Augustine, FL 32086
- Math 75% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otis A. Mason Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 73% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Otis A. Mason Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,508
Median home value
$342,000
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon of Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Osceola Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| James A. Webster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| W. Douglas Hartley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 564 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Johns
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #7 of 46
- District spending per student
- $9,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otis A. Mason Elementary School is listed in ST. JOHNS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otis A. Mason Elementary School
Otis A. Mason Elementary School is a public elementary school in St. Augustine, FL, part of St.
Johns, serving approximately 700 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Otis A. Mason Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otis A. Mason Elementary School
What grades does Otis A. Mason Elementary School serve?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Otis A. Mason Elementary School?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 700 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otis A. Mason Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otis A. Mason Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otis A. Mason Elementary School rank in FL?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School ranks #319 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Otis A. Mason Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Otis A. Mason Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otis A. Mason Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Otis A. Mason Elementary School a charter school?
No, Otis A. Mason Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otis A. Mason Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Otis A. Mason Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otis A. Mason Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Otis A. Mason Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 700
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Johns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (904) 547-8440
- Area population (ZIP 32086)
- 34,347
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32086; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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