OTIS A. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

207 MASON MANATEE WAY
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

www-mes.stjohns.k12.fl.us

719 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Otis A. Mason Elementary School, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is a highly-regarded institution within the St. Johns County School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves a diverse student population and places a strong emphasis on developing both the intellectual and character-based foundations of its students, often focusing on the core values of respect, responsibility, and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Otis A. Mason Elementary is recognized for its vibrant school culture and proactive involvement from parents and the local community. The school utilizes modern educational practices to encourage critical thinking and creativity, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors. With its dedicated staff and focus on a well-rounded education, the school remains a pillar of the St. Augustine community, consistently striving to provide a safe and enriching space for young learners to grow.

719

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for OTIS A. MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	505
Hispanic	86
Black	62
Asian	20
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

White
505 (70.2 %)
Hispanic
86 (12.0 %)
Black
62 (8.6 %)
Two or More
38 (5.3 %)
Asian
20 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8440
Website:	http://www-mes.stjohns.k12.fl.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	719
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 114