MENDEZ EL
MENDEZ EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAN MARCOS CISD school district, located in SAN MARCOS, TX with about 588 students offering grade levels from 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 44 teachers, MENDEZ EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
MENDEZ ELementary School is a public school located in San Marcos, Texas, serving as part of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD). Situated on Peter Garza Drive, the school serves a diverse student population in the local community, focusing on foundational academic development and preparing young learners for success in higher grade levels.
As a campus within SMCISD, MENDEZ ELementary emphasizes the district’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The school provides core curriculum instruction while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional growth and community engagement. For families or community members interested in specific school policies, campus events, or student achievement data, the district’s official website at [smcisd.net](http://smcisd.net) serves as the primary resource for the most up-to-date information regarding the school's programs and administrative details.
For more information, contact MENDEZ EL at (512) 393-6060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
(512) 393-6060
http://smcisd.net
MENDEZ EL is a public Title I school in SAN MARCOS, TX with about 588 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SAN MARCOS CISD
- Total Students:
- 588
- Teachers:
- 44
- 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 588 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MENDEZ EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 77.4%
- White
- 15.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
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.