MENDOTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MENDOTA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district, located in MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN with about 427 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 25 teachers, MENDOTA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

MENDOTA ELEMENTARY is a public school located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, serving as part of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District (ISD 197). The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on community, academic excellence, and a supportive learning environment. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Mendota implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP), which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global-mindedness, and the development of the "whole child" through both academic and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, MENDOTA ELEMENTARY prides itself on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration. The school benefits from its location within a stable suburban setting, offering students access to a variety of enrichment opportunities, modern educational resources, and a dedicated staff committed to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By integrating IB standards with a personalized approach to teaching, the school aims to cultivate curious, knowledgeable, and empathetic lifelong learners.

For more information, contact MENDOTA ELEMENTARY at (651) 403-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.