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Otis A. Mason Elementary School

207 Mason Manatee Way
Saint Augustine, FL 32086
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otis A. Mason Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Otis A. Mason Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Otis A. Mason Elementary School's student population of 700 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Otis A. Mason Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otis A. Mason Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#500 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
77%
52%
68%
52%
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
70%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Otis A. Mason Elementary School's ranking?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Otis A. Mason Elementary School?
700 students attend Otis A. Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Otis A. Mason Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otis A. Mason Elementary School?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Otis A. Mason Elementary School offer ?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otis A. Mason Elementary School part of?
Otis A. Mason Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day for Students / Fourth Quarter Ends
May 29, 2026 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 01, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 700 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 77% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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