Mendoza John F ES

2000 S Sloan Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89142

www.mendozaelementary.org

648 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Mendoza Elementary School is a public school located in the eastern region of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is named in honor of John F. Mendoza, a prominent Nevada jurist and community leader. The campus is situated on S. Sloan Lane, placing it within a residential neighborhood that serves a diverse student population typical of the greater Las Vegas area.

The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development through a structured elementary curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Beyond standard academics, Mendoza Elementary focuses on creating a supportive school culture that encourages social-emotional learning and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

648

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mendoza John F ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	505
Black	68
Asian	8
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
505 (78.1%)
Black
68 (10.5%)
White
42 (6.5%)
Two or More
22 (3.4%)
Asian
8 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-8680
Website:	http://www.mendozaelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	639
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 43

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mendoza John F ES
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	43
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mendoza John F ES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	47.7%
Male	338	52.2%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)