MENDOTA ELEMENTARY

1979 SUMMIT LN
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MN 55118

mendota.isd197.org/

358 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Mendota Elementary is a public school located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, serving as part of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan Area School District (ISD 197). The school is widely recognized for its strong focus on community, academic excellence, and a supportive learning environment. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Mendota implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP), which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global-mindedness, and the development of the "whole child" through both academic and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Mendota Elementary prides itself on fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration. The school benefits from its location within a stable suburban setting, offering students access to a variety of enrichment opportunities, modern educational resources, and a dedicated staff committed to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. By integrating IB standards with a personalized approach to teaching, the school aims to cultivate curious, knowledgeable, and empathetic lifelong learners.

358

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MENDOTA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	29
Black	28
Asian	11
Two or More	26
American Indian	5

White
259 (72.3%)
Hispanic
29 (8.1%)
Black
28 (7.8%)
Two or More
26 (7.3%)
Asian
11 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)

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:	No
District:	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
Phone:	(651)403-8000
Website:	http://mendota.isd197.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 58

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 82