MENDOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mendoza Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 491 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Mendoza Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Mendoza Elementary School is a public school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving students within the Mesa Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that focuses on the development of the "whole child." By emphasizing foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, Mendoza strives to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining high expectations for academic excellence.

In addition to its core curriculum, Mendoza Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school pride. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote social-emotional growth, creativity, and collaboration. With a focus on inclusive practices and dedicated faculty, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and build the essential skills needed to become productive, lifelong learners.

For more information, contact Mendoza Elementary School at (480) 472-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5831 E. McLellan Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85205
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MENDOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 491 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
491
Teachers:
31.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 491 students

White
63.1%
Hispanic/Latino
27.9%
Black or African American
3.1%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Asian
1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.