Mendocino K-8

44261 Little Lake Rd.
Mendocino, CA 95460

241 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mendocino K-8 is a small, public school situated in the scenic coastal town of Mendocino, California. As part of the Mendocino Unified School District, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, offering a tight-knit educational environment that emphasizes community connection and personalized instruction. Its location on Little Lake Road places it in the heart of a historically significant and artistically vibrant community, which often influences the school’s commitment to fostering both academic achievement and creative expression.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on a supportive, student-centered culture that leverages its small class sizes to help children transition smoothly from their formative elementary years into the more complex demands of middle school. By integrating traditional curriculum with the unique natural beauty and resources of the Mendocino coast, the school aims to provide a holistic learning experience. It remains a central pillar of the local area, fostering long-term relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the families they serve.

241

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mendocino K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	44
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
178 (74.2%)
Hispanic
44 (18.3%)
Two or More
17 (7.1%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	N/A
District:	Mendocino Unified
Phone:	(707)937-0515
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	241
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 25

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 34