DR MARIA PALMIRA MENDIOLA EL

583 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Maria Palmira Mendiola Elementary is a public school located in Mission, Texas, serving students within the Sharyland Independent School District. The school is named in honor of Dr. Maria Palmira Mendiola, a dedicated educator known for her significant contributions to the local community and her commitment to fostering academic excellence. As part of the Sharyland ISD, the school typically emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, character development, and the integration of technology to prepare students for future educational success in a supportive, high-achieving environment.

The school is situated in a growing residential area along North Abram Road, serving a diverse student population. Like other schools in the district, Mendiola Elementary is recognized for its focus on maintaining high standards of student performance and professional development for its faculty. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, the school aims to provide a strong foundational education that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners while remaining deeply engaged with the Mission community.

583

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR MARIA PALMIRA MENDIOLA EL
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	583

Hispanic
583 (100.0%)

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:	LA JOYA ISD
Phone:	(956)323-2420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	543
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 108

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR MARIA PALMIRA MENDIOLA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	108
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR MARIA PALMIRA MENDIOLA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	272	46.7%
Male	311	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)