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Public elementary school · St. Johns · St. Augustine, Florida

Otis A. Mason Elementary School

Otis A. Mason Elementary School rates 7.2, above the middle of St. Johns's elementary schools, whose rated median is 6.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.2this school

7.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the St. Johns median is 6.7.

#1,218 of 3,811 schools in Florida · St. Johns: 26 elementary schools rated, median 6.7

The brief

A St. Johns elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,218 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 13 of 47 in St. Johns.

Otis A. Mason Elementary School is listed in St. Johns, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math78%14 points above the Florida average of 64%Grades 3–5 · 290 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading75%14 points above the Florida average of 61%Grades 3–5 · 290 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency declined earlier in the 18-year record (2009–2026), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 76% in 2026.2026 FAST; 45 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
5.4
50% of the rating
Academics
9.1
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
8.7
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Otis A. Mason Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Jacksonville school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32086; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
17
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
43
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
398/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Osceola Elementary School3.6 mi
    7.3Compare →
  2. Otis A. Mason Elementary Schoolthis school
    7.2
  3. W. Douglas Hartley Elementary4.7 mi
    5.6Compare →
  4. James A. Webster Elementary School4.7 mi
    5.0Compare →
  5. The Evelyn Hamblen Center4.9 mi
    4.2Compare →
Four grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Otis A. Mason Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Otis A. Mason Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Otis A. Mason Elementary School (OMES) serves students in grades K-5 and utilizes the Clever platform for access to Schoology, Office 365, and online textbooks 1. The school emphasizes character education, reviewing pillars such as caring, fairness, respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, and citizenship in April 1. Its mascot is the Manatee, and students are encouraged to wear school colors or OMES t-shirts during testing days to build team spirit 1. The school community is involved in volunteer opportunities, including collecting donations for women's shelters and serving as proctors for Progress Monitoring 3 (FAST) tests, which require background checks through Raptor 1. OMES hosted a Grad Walk for the senior class of 2026, specifically inviting those who attended as 5th graders in the 2018-2019 school year 1. The school offers Spanish language support for families, providing a contact number for assistance 1. Its mission focuses on fostering student success through continuous improvement, high expectations, and community involvement, while its vision, known as the 'Mason Way,' aims to nurture a passion for personal success and good character 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www-mes.stjohns.k12.fl.us
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Questions families ask

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 #1,218 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Otis A. Mason Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Otis A. Mason Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
700
Student-teacher ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small Suburb
County
St. Johns County
Phone
(904) 547-8440
Rank in district
#13 of 47
Schools in district
55
District spending per student
$9,990
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 32086)
34,347
Area average commute
22.4 min
Area median age
50.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.