Sylvia Mendez Elementary

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

LeConte Elementary School, located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, California, is a public school within the Berkeley Unified School District. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment programs, often focusing on social-emotional learning and community engagement to help students develop both intellectually and personally.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and active parent community, which frequently collaborates with faculty to enhance the educational experience through various volunteer initiatives and school events. Its location on Russell Street places it in a historic residential area, providing a neighborhood-school feel that encourages strong connections between families, staff, and the local Berkeley community. Overall, LeConte is recognized for its dedication to equity and its goal of preparing young learners for academic success in a collaborative and nurturing setting.

370

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	210
Black	27
Asian	3
Two or More	25

Hispanic
210 (56.9 %)
White
104 (28.2 %)
Black
27 (7.3 %)
Two or More
25 (6.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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:	Berkeley Unified
Phone:	(510)644-6290
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 83

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 52