Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mendota Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Mendota Elementary serves the southwest part of Saint Paul, MN, covering an area of approximately 12.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mendota Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mendota Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mendota Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mendota Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 1773 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mendota Elementary School's ranking?
Mendota Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Mendota Elementary School often compared to?
Mendota Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Mendota Elementary School?
358 students attend Mendota Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mendota Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mendota Elementary School?
Mendota Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mendota Elementary School offer ?
Mendota Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mendota Elementary School part of?
Mendota Elementary School is part of West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District.
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