- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mendota Heights, MN
Mendota Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mendota Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 274227002202
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mendota Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Mendota Heights · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mendota Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mendota Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mendota Heights, MN.
School address
District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 274227002202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Mendota Elementary shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 2.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 274227002202 · Mendota Heights, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 11.5:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Two Rivers High School (1,710 students)
Mendota Elementary shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 2.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Mendota Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Two Rivers Hig
Two Rivers High School
1,710 students
- Friendly Hills
Friendly Hills Middle
785 students
- Heritage E-Ste
Heritage E-Stem Magnet School
761 students
- Garlough Envir 414
Garlough Environmental Magnet
414 students
- Somerset Eleme 412
Somerset Elementary
412 students
- This school 358
Mendota Elementary
358 students
What this shows Mendota Elementary reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mendota Elementary compares
Mendota Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 60% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 26% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,864
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Mendota Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan reports $16,864 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mendota Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friendly Hills Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garlough Environmental Magnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mendota Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mendota Elementary
How many students attend Mendota Elementary?
Mendota Elementary has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mendota Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendota Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendota Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 27% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mendota Elementary?
17.1% of students at Mendota Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mendota Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mendota Elementary is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Mendota Heights, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mendota Elementary?
Mendota Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mendota Elementary rank among schools in Mendota Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Mendota Elementary ranks #2 of 3 schools in Mendota Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mendota Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan?
Besides Mendota Elementary, West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan also operates Two Rivers High School (1,710 students), Friendly Hills Middle (785 students), and Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students). See the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district page for the complete list.