Enrollment
293
Elementary
DISTRICT 208 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PARIS-UNION SD 95·NCES 173075003196
Memorial Elementary School
509 E Newton St, Paris, IL 61944 · (217) 466-6170 · Edgar County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL293 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.9:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
226 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 44 | 15% |
| Kindergarten | 86 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 85 | 29% |
| Grade 2 | 78 | 27% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Memorial Elementary School→Carolyn Wenz Elementary School→Mayo Middle School→Paris Cooperative High School 95
Based on grade levels within Paris-Union SD 95. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Memorial Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Elementary School this school | 293 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Jefferson Elementary School Pekin | 290 | 73.4% | 27.3% |
| C B Smith Elementary School Pekin | 264 | 75.4% | 28.9% |
| Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School Mulkeytown | 258 | 72.5% | 27.3% |
| LaSalle Elementary School Creve Coeur | 262 | 78.6% | 30.5% |
| Sandoval Elementary School Sandoval | 221 | 73.8% | 22.6% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Memorial Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In Edgar County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 293 | #1,581 of 2,419 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #714 of 2,035 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.0% | #1,730 of 2,042 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.1% | #576 of 2,132 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
293
+14 (+5%) vs 2020
+66% since 1990-91, when it was 177
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 293 | 23.5 | 12.5:1 | 77% (226) |
| 2023-24 | 307 | 24.5 | 12.5:1 | 67% (206) |
| 2022-23 | 286 | 23.5 | 12.2:1 | 87% (248) |
| 2020-21 | 279 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 293 | 20.8 | 14.1:1 | 60% (176) |
| 2015-16 | 323 | 22 | 14.7:1 | 53% (172) |
| 2010-11 | 281 | 23 | 12.2:1 | 69% (193) |
| 2000-01 | 186 | 12 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 177 | 14 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Memorial Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (293 to 293); teachers up 13% (20.8 to 23.5).
About Memorial Elementary School
Students in Paris, Illinois, attend Memorial Elementary School, a low-enrollment elementary school. A federal count lists 293 students at the school, in pre-K through 2. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Illinois) has about 381 students.
Paris-Union SD 95 serves 1,231 students across 5 schools.
Federal enrollment data show Memorial Elementary School is 91% White. The school is also 4% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. Memorial Elementary School's diversity index is 16%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at the school number 23.5 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.5:1. On average, elementary schools in Illinois have 13.9:1, compared with 12.5:1 here. The school's lunch program data list 77% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Edgar County average 55%.
Edgar County has these Census figures: the median household income is $59,941, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. In all, Edgar County has 19 public schools and roughly 2,650 students.
Mayo Middle School is the closest public school, about 0.5 miles away in a straight line. In all, 7 other public schools sit within five miles of Memorial Elementary School.
Locale data from NCES put Memorial Elementary School in a town some distance from an urbanized area (Town: Distant).
Compared with 2020-21, the school had 14 more students in 2024-25.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Edgar County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,535
Census ACS
Median income
$59,941
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
2,650 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Paris-Union SD 95
- Paris Cooperative High School 95High · 366 students
- Carolyn Wenz Elementary SchoolElementary · 258 students
- Mayo Middle SchoolMiddle · 241 students
- Creative Center for ChildrenElementary · 73 students
Other schools in Paris
- Paris Cooperative High School 95High · 366 students
- Crestwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Carolyn Wenz Elementary SchoolElementary · 258 students
- Mayo Middle SchoolMiddle · 241 students
- Paris Cooperative High School 4High · 179 students
- Crestwood Jr High SchoolMiddle · 134 students
Other Memorial Elementary schools
21 other US public schools in 10 states are named Memorial Elementary. Memorial Elementary School is the 18th largest of the 22.
- Memorial Elementary SchoolTaylorville, IL · 297 students
- Memorial Elementary SchoolTinley Park, IL · 291 students
- Memorial Elementary SchoolWESLACO, TX · 1,109 students
- MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLARCADIA, FL · 861 students
- Memorial Elementary SchoolMcMinnville, OR · 557 students
Nearby schools
- Mayo Middle School0.5 mi · 241
- Creative Center for Children0.5 mi · 73
- Crestwood Jr High School0.7 mi · 134
- Crestwood Elementary School0.7 mi · 309
- Carolyn Wenz Elementary School0.8 mi · 258
- Paris Cooperative High School 952.8 mi · 366
Frequently asked questions
About Memorial Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School enrolls approximately 293 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School serve?
Memorial Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Memorial Elementary School?
Approximately 12.5:1 students per teacher at Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Memorial Elementary School?
At Memorial Elementary School, the student body is approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Memorial Elementary School in?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Paris-Union SD 95.
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