Don Mensendick School

portals.gesd40.org/Domain/15

589 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Don Mensendick School is a public elementary school located in Glendale, Arizona, serving students within the Glendale Elementary School District. Situated on North 67th Avenue, the school is part of a district dedicated to providing foundational education to a diverse student body, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in higher grade levels.

As part of the Glendale Elementary School District (GESD 40), Don Mensendick School emphasizes the district's commitment to community engagement and student achievement. The school strives to foster an inclusive learning environment where students are supported by dedicated faculty and staff. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, the school aims to bridge academic gaps and encourage lifelong learning, serving as a central hub for families in the local Glendale neighborhood.

589

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don Mensendick School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	453
Black	77
Asian	5
Two or More	11
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
453 (76.9 %)
Black
77 (13.1 %)
White
37 (6.3 %)
Two or More
11 (1.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4006
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/15
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	589
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 112