Memorial Elementary School

509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Memorial Elementary School serves 286 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 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 286 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 286 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
White
93%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Memorial Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Memorial Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Memorial Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
286 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 (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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