Memorial Park Elementary School in Jasper, AL, ranked #63 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #82 in 2022 and #221 in 2019, placing it in the top 20% statewide for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 65–69%, higher than the state average of about 30%, and reading proficiency was 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 494 students in 2017 to 417 in 2023, minority enrollment was 41%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 58% in 2023 from 31% in 2017, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Memorial Park Elementary served grades 2–3 with 417 students and 28 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio around 15:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
The school qualified as Title I and received a Blue Ribbon award in 2017, highlighting notable recognition in recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Memorial Park Elementary School serves the northwest part of Jasper, AL, covering an area of approximately 12.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial Park Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Memorial Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Park Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Park Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Park Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Memorial Park Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Memorial Park Elementary School?
483 students attend Memorial Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Memorial Park Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Park Elementary School?
Memorial Park Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Park Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Park Elementary School part of?
Memorial Park Elementary School is part of Jasper City School District.
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