Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Memorial Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Park Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Waterville, NY, covering approximately 74.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memorial Park Elementary School's student population of 415 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
52 acres
School Motto
Imagining, designing, and creating best futures!
School Rankings
Memorial Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Park Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2509 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
3%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Park Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Park Elementary School is ranked #2509 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Memorial Park Elementary School?
415 students attend Memorial Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Memorial Park Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Park Elementary School?
Memorial Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Memorial Park Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Memorial Park Elementary School part of?
Memorial Park Elementary School is part of Waterville Central School District.
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