Mendoza John F ES

2000 S Sloan Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89142

www.mendozaelementary.org

666 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

666

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mendoza John F ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	516
Black	55
Asian	11
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
516 (77.5 %)
Black
55 (8.3 %)
White
53 (8.0 %)
Two or More
25 (3.8 %)
Asian
11 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-8680
Website:	http://www.mendozaelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	666
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 129

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mendoza John F ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	98
Grade 4	116
Grade 5	129

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mendoza John F ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	49.7%
Male	335	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)