Mendota Elementary

Summary:

Mendota Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school located in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 392. The school is part of the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district, which is ranked 158 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mendota Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Minnesota, with rankings ranging from 8th to 154th out of over 800 schools in recent years. The school's students consistently outperform the district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency on the MCA-III assessments, with particularly strong performance in math. Mendota Elementary's diverse student population, with 72.7% white, 7.14% African American, 8.42% Hispanic, 3.32% Asian, and 6.89% two or more races, is in contrast to some nearby schools like Somerset Elementary and Nova Classical Academy Lower School, which have higher percentages of white students. Additionally, Mendota Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 21.17%, compared to nearby schools like Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet (67.71%) and Highland Park Elementary (77.99%).

Mendota Elementary's consistent high performance, diverse student population, and equitable outcomes for various student subgroups make it a standout institution in the region. By learning from Mendota Elementary's successes and exploring areas for continued improvement, the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district and neighboring schools can work towards providing an exceptional educational experience for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1979 Summit Ln
       Mendota Heights, MN  55118-4155


(651) 403-8000

District: West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,279 Help


Students who attend Mendota Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Friendly Hills Middle
High:    Two Rivers High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Hispanic:
8.4%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mendota Elementary ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mendota Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Hispanic (8.4%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mendota Elementary is 12.4. 3 elementary schools in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mendota Elementary is $13,279. 2 elementary schools in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mendota Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mendota Elementary 154th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Mendota Elementary in the ranking list.)

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West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan:

SchoolDigger ranks West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan 158th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mendota Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.84 37th 756 95.1%
2007 82.08 62nd 777 92.0%
2008 85.12 41st 781 94.8%
2009 79.81 50th 434 88.5%
2010 74.16 156th 803 80.6%
2011 78.67 109th 814 86.6%
2012 80.68 81st 820 90.1%
2013 65.85 305th 824 63.0%
2014 76.44 148th 826 82.1%
2015 85.85 44th 840 94.8%
2016 82.48 81st 848 90.4%
2017 76.41 175th 853 79.5%
2018 75.98 177th 847 79.1%
2019 80.51 132nd 870 84.8%
2021 93.61 13th 869 98.5%
2022 94.29 8th 858 99.1%
2023 92.23 19th 845 97.8%
2024 78.92 154th 881 82.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.83 68th 515 86.8%
2023 82.47 59th 524 88.7%
2024 63.65 161st 572 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.83 447th 728 38.6%
2019 81.50 67th 740 90.9%
2023 89.44 28th 774 96.4%
2024 72.13 170th 793 78.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.50 183rd 774 76.4%
2019 79.43 113th 787 85.6%
2021 94.89 5th 783 99.4%
2022 91.71 9th 799 98.9%
2023 89.63 34th 787 95.7%
2024 76.35 160th 809 80.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.75 162nd 779 79.2%
2019 77.27 140th 798 82.5%
2021 89.45 27th 784 96.6%
2022 93.34 9th 808 98.9%
2023 90.79 24th 799 97.0%
2024 76.93 158th 826 80.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.67 24th 220 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mendota Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.50 158th 712 77.8%
2019 80.37 87th 722 88.0%
2021 90.21 19th 710 97.3%
2022 92.90 10th 725 98.6%
2023 91.52 14th 712 98.0%
2024 79.39 106th 730 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mendota Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 276 5 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1989 366 6 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 404 4 16 3 1 n/a n/a 0 428
1991 507 11 26 15 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 499 15 42 12 2 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 543 13 35 14 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1994 550 11 35 15 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1995 559 11 32 18 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1996 559 11 32 18 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1997 572 17 37 17 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1998 385 4 19 11 3 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 389 3 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 398 1 18 2 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2001 389 3 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2002 350 7 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 350 7 15 12 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 312 9 15 14 1 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 307 12 8 16 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 316 16 8 18 1 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 312 12 7 14 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 314 18 10 19 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2009 307 20 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2010 297 16 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2011 264 11 20 12 1 0 9 0 317
2012 246 17 17 17 1 0 9 0 307
2013 264 12 13 20 0 0 14 0 323
2014 280 15 13 26 0 0 18 0 352
2015 290 15 12 35 1 0 18 0 371
2016 310 18 8 32 1 0 19 0 388
2017 301 23 8 38 1 0 24 0 395
2018 325 24 6 45 2 0 25 0 427
2019 332 17 5 39 3 0 32 0 428
2020 333 24 3 32 3 0 28 0 423
2021 302 23 10 30 6 0 26 0 397
2022 292 22 6 25 6 0 27 0 378
2023 285 28 13 33 6 0 27 0 392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mendota Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 0.0 0.0 0
1989 392 26.1 15.0 0
1990 428 22.5 19.0 3.7
1991 559 27.1 20.6 4.3
1992 570 27.3 20.8 6
1993 605 28.0 21.6 4.3
1994 612 29.3 20.9 2
1995 622 30.3 20.5 2.9
1996 622 30.3 20.5 2.9
1997 644 32.8 19.6 2.5
1998 422 n/a 0.0 2.6
1999 413 33.3 12.4 3.1
2000 419 26.9 15.6 5
2001 409 27.5 14.9 5.9
2002 385 25.7 15.0 10.1
2003 385 25.7 15.0 10.1
2004 351 18.5 19.0 10.3
2005 344 24.2 14.2 10.5
2006 359 22.9 15.7 11.4
2007 346 21.0 16.5 13.9
2008 363 22.8 15.9 14
2009 356 22.8 15.6 16.3
2010 332 21.2 15.5 19
2011 317 18.7 16.9 15.1
2012 307 18.3 16.7 13.4
2013 323 20.8 15.5 14.6
2014 352 23.5 14.9 14.8
2015 371 26.0 14.2 12.9
2016 388 26.0 14.9 16.8
2017 395 25.1 15.7 17.2
2018 427 25.5 16.7 15.2
2019 428 27.1 15.7 13.6
2020 423 25.6 16.4 13.5
2021 397 28.8 13.7 11.3
2022 378 33.3 11.3 11.1
2023 392 31.3 12.4 21.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mendota Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 297 0.0 0.0 0
1989 392 26.1 15.0 0
1990 428 22.5 19.0 3.7
1991 559 27.1 20.6 4.3
1992 570 27.3 20.8 6
1993 605 28.0 21.6 4.3
1994 612 29.3 20.9 2
1995 622 30.3 20.5 2.9
1996 622 30.3 20.5 2.9
1997 644 32.8 19.6 2.5
1998 422 n/a 0.0 2.6
1999 413 33.3 12.4 3.1
2000 419 26.9 15.6 5
2001 409 27.5 14.9 5.9
2002 385 25.7 15.0 10.1
2003 385 25.7 15.0 10.1
2004 351 18.5 19.0 10.3
2005 344 24.2 14.2 10.5
2006 359 22.9 15.7 11.4
2007 346 21.0 16.5 13.9
2008 363 22.8 15.9 14
2009 356 22.8 15.6 16.3
2010 332 21.2 15.5 19
2011 317 18.7 16.9 15.1
2012 307 18.3 16.7 13.4
2013 323 20.8 15.5 14.6
2014 352 23.5 14.9 14.8
2015 371 26.0 14.2 12.9
2016 388 26.0 14.9 16.8
2017 395 25.1 15.7 17.2
2018 427 25.5 16.7 15.2
2019 428 27.1 15.7 13.6
2020 423 25.6 16.4 13.5
2021 397 28.8 13.7 11.3
2022 378 33.3 11.3 11.1
2023 392 31.3 12.4 21.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mendota Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,279

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mendota Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 19th of 845 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mendota Elementary)74.479.8
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan)61.759.8
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mendota Elementary)66.367.1
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan)52.450.3
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Mendota Elementary)79.690
 10.5%
   4th Grade Math (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan)67.761.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Mendota Elementary)74.780
 5.3%
   4th Grade Reading (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan)64.857.8
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students428392
 8.4%
African American1728
 64.7%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian513
 160%
Hispanic3933
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White332285
 14.2%
Two or More Races3227
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.6%21.2%
 7.6%


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Students who attend Mendota Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Friendly Hills Middle
High : Two Rivers High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Mendota Elementary.

Mendota Elementary ranks 154th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mendota Elementary are 73% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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