- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylorville, IL
Memorial Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173870003934
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Taylorville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 297
- students enrolled
Memorial Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Taylorville, IL.
School address
District: Taylorville Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 173870003934 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Memorial Elem School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173870003934 · Taylorville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylorville Sr High School (739 students)
Memorial Elem School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Memorial Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylorville Sr
Taylorville Sr High School
739 students
- Taylorville Jr
Taylorville Jr High School
614 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
522 students
- This school
Memorial Elem School
297 students
What this shows Memorial Elem School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Elem School compares
Memorial Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,700
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Memorial Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Taylorville Cusd 3 reports $13,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorville Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Taylorville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elem School
How many students attend Memorial Elem School?
Memorial Elem School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylorville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elem School is 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elem School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Taylorville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elem School?
Memorial Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial Elem School rank among public schools in Taylorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Taylorville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Taylorville Cusd 3?
Besides Memorial Elem School, Taylorville Cusd 3 also operates Taylorville Sr High School (739 students), Taylorville Jr High School (614 students), and North Elem School (522 students). See the Taylorville Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.