MASON ELEM.

389 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Mason Elementary School, located in the historic Southwest Garden neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Part of the St. Louis Public School District, the school is known for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to providing a foundational education in a diverse, urban setting. The school’s curriculum focuses on core academic subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students, aiming to foster a supportive learning environment.

The school is particularly noted for its neighborhood-centric identity and its proactive approach to student engagement. Mason Elementary often leverages its location near Tower Grove Park and the Hill neighborhood to integrate local resources into its educational programming. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative teaching, the faculty strives to meet the unique needs of every child, helping students build the necessary skills to succeed as they transition into middle school and beyond.

389

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MASON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	50
Black	138
Asian	12
Two or More	2
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
182 (46.8 %)
Black
138 (35.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (12.9 %)
Asian
12 (3.1 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)645-1201
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 79

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 34