Teofilo Mendoza

2050 Coronado Ave.
San Diego, CA 92154

531 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Teofilo Mendoza Elementary School is located in the Nestor neighborhood of San Diego, California, and is part of the San Ysidro School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that focuses on foundational learning and student growth. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for families in the 92154 zip code, prioritizing student well-being and academic achievement through its structured curriculum.

The school is known for its commitment to providing an inclusive atmosphere, often focusing on bilingual education and resources tailored to the specific needs of the San Ysidro area. Its location on Coronado Avenue places it in a highly accessible area for local residents, fostering strong connections between teachers, parents, and students. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and social-emotional development, Teofilo Mendoza Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

531

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Teofilo Mendoza
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	474
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
474 (89.3 %)
Two or More
23 (4.3 %)
Black
17 (3.2 %)
White
11 (2.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
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:	N/A
District:	South Bay Union
Phone:	(619)424-0100
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 64

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 99