MENDENHALL EL

www.pisd.edu

563 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mendenhall Elementary School is a public school located in Plano, Texas, serving students as part of the Plano Independent School District. Situated on 19th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student population. Like many schools in the Plano ISD, Mendenhall focuses on fostering academic excellence while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from the resources and standardized curriculum of the Plano ISD, which is widely recognized for its strong academic reputation. Mendenhall emphasizes a well-rounded education, often incorporating enrichment programs, community involvement, and technology integration into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining a focus on individual student progress and collaborative teaching strategies, Mendenhall Elementary strives to create an environment where every child feels encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and caring educational setting.

563

Total Students

47.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MENDENHALL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	364
Black	85
Asian	14
Two or More	28
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
364 (64.7%)
Black
85 (15.1%)
White
67 (11.9%)
Two or More
28 (5.0%)
Asian
14 (2.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	PLANO ISD
Phone:	(469)752-2600
Website:	http://www.pisd.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 49

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MENDENHALL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	49
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	93
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MENDENHALL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	263	46.7%
Male	300	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)