Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Elementary School serves the southern part of Tinley Park, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
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)18.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
291 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of CCSD 146 School District.
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