Mason Elementary

www.mason.sandiegounified.org/

480 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mason Elementary School, located in the Mira Mesa community of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school emphasizes academic excellence alongside the social-emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub that encourages active family participation and maintains a strong commitment to fostering a sense of community among its diverse student body.

Academically, Mason Elementary is dedicated to preparing students for future success through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a focus on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The school integrates various enrichment programs and support services to ensure that individual learning needs are met. By promoting a culture of kindness and personal responsibility, Mason Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps every child reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing school climate.

480

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mason Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	167
Black	41
Asian	123
Two or More	61
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
167 (34.8 %)
Asian
123 (25.6 %)
White
79 (16.5 %)
Two or More
61 (12.7 %)
Black
41 (8.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(858)271-0410
Website:	http://www.mason.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	242
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	140

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 84