MENDENHALL EL

MENDENHALL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PLANO ISD school district, located in PLANO, TX with about 593 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 54 teachers, MENDENHALL EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

MENDENHALL ELementary School is a public school located in Plano, Texas, serving students as part of the Plano Independent School District. Situated on 19th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student population. Like many schools in the Plano ISD, Mendenhall focuses on fostering academic excellence while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Plano ISD, which is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation. Mendenhall emphasizes a well-rounded education, often incorporating enrichment programs, community involvement, and technology integration into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining a focus on individual student progress and collaborative teaching strategies, MENDENHALL ELementary strives to create an environment where every child feels encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and caring educational setting.

For more information, contact MENDENHALL EL at (469) 752-2600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1330 19TH ST
PLANO, TX 75074-5909
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MENDENHALL EL is a public Title I school in PLANO, TX with about 593 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PLANO ISD
Total Students:
593
Teachers:
54.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 593 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MENDENHALL EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.6%
Black or African American
11.0%
White
8.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.