MENDEZ EL

496 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

496

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MENDEZ EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	418
Black	16
Asian	3
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
418 (84.3 %)
White
53 (10.7 %)
Black
16 (3.2 %)
Two or More
5 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SAN MARCOS CISD
Phone:	(512)393-6060
Website:	http://smcisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	466
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 64