Mendota Elementary

(559)655-2014

www.musdaztecs.com/

856 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mendota Elementary, located at 605 Bass Ave. in Mendota, California, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community as part of the Mendota Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth and personal development for its young students. By emphasizing foundational skills and character building, the school strives to prepare its student body for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond core academics, the school functions as a central hub for the Mendota community, reflecting the district’s "Aztecs" identity and spirit. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, updates on district policies, and information regarding school events. Dedicated to student achievement and community engagement, Mendota Elementary plays a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of the region.

856

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mendota Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	827
Black	1
Asian	8
Two or More	3

Hispanic
827 (96.6 %)
White
17 (2.0 %)
Asian
8 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mendota Unified
Phone:	(559)655-2014
Website:	http://www.musdaztecs.com/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	856
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	825
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 110

Grade 1 155

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 123

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 120