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Memorial Elementary School (2026 Ranking) - Paris, IL

Memorial Elementary School

509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Memorial Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 5% 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
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.15, 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
13:1
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
92%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
293 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 13:1.
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 293 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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