JOHN F MENDOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
John F Mendoza Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 807 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, John F Mendoza Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
John F. Mendoza Elementary School is a public school located in the eastern region of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is named in honor of John F. Mendoza, a prominent Nevada jurist and community leader. The campus is situated on S. Sloan Lane, placing it within a residential neighborhood that serves a diverse student population typical of the greater Las Vegas area.
The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a structured elementary curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Beyond standard academics, Mendoza Elementary focuses on creating a supportive school culture that encourages social-emotional learning and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact John F Mendoza Elementary School at (702) 799-8680 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(702) 799-8680
JOHN F MENDOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 807 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 807
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 807 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN F MENDOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 75.2%
- Black or African American
- 9.8%
- White
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.