Very Good
#416 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 19% in state
Mason Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
6031 SOUTHWEST AVE, St. Louis, MO 63139
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
391
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#416 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#28 of 193
public schools
In district
#5 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Mason Elem.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mason Elem.
Mason Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Mason Elem. serves approximately 391 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. Mason Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Mason Elem. show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Mason Elem. — Students at Mason Elem. score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 42 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Mason Elem. Compares
See how Mason Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6031 SOUTHWEST AVE, St. Louis, MO 63139
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mason Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MRH ELEMENTARY (rated 8.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Richmond Heights), which scores slightly higher. Another option is BUDER ELEM. (rated 8.3/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| SHAW VISUAL/PERF. ARTS CTR. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| SOUTH CITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER St. Louis | 1.0 mi | — |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.9 |
| MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.8 |
| WILKINSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| ST AMBROSE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| SOUTH CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 8.3 |
| GATEWAY HIGH St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.6 |
| GIANT STEPS OF ST LOUIS Maplewood | 1.4 mi | — |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.2 |
| MRH ELEMENTARY Richmond Heights | 1.5 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63139 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$74,749
Median Home Value
$199,400
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
Population
21,811
College Educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Avg Commute
19.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY Branson, MO | 7.8 |
| CRESTVIEW ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 7.8 |
| ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 7.8 |
| ESPY ELEM. Nixa, MO | 7.8 |
| GREENWOOD ELEM. Greenwood, MO | 7.8 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Jefferson City, MO | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mason Elem.
What grades does Mason Elem. serve?
Mason Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Mason Elem.?
Mason Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Elem. is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mason Elem. rank in MO?
Mason Elem. ranks #416 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mason Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mason Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mason Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason Elem. has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mason Elem. a charter school?
No, Mason Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason Elem. a Title I school?
No, Mason Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason Elem.?
100.0% of students at Mason Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (314) 645-1201
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #5 of 63
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