Mendota Elementary

mendota.madison.k12.wi.us/

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mendota Elementary School is a public school located on the north side of Madison, Wisconsin, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), the school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing all students to be college, career, and community ready. The school environment is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, emphasizing inclusive practices that support a diverse student body from various backgrounds.

The school places a strong focus on building a supportive community, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while integrating personalized learning strategies. Mendota Elementary is known for its active engagement with families and the local community, often providing various resources and school-wide events to ensure that parents and guardians are involved in their child’s education. With a dedicated teaching staff and a variety of enrichment programs, Mendota aims to create a welcoming, safe space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

308

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mendota Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	40
Black	169
Asian	15
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

Black
169 (54.9 %)
White
50 (16.2 %)
Hispanic
40 (13.0 %)
Two or More
32 (10.4 %)
Asian
15 (4.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-7840
Website:	http://mendota.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mendota Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mendota Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	138	44.8%
Male	170	55.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)