Memorial Elementary School

509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Memorial Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
4%
27%
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Black
n/a
17%
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White
93%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
296 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Paris-Union SD 95 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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