- Enrollment
- 1,849
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Avon Park, FL
Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120084007327
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Avon Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Memorial Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120084007327 · Avon Park, FL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.6:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sebring High School (1,849 students)
Memorial Elementary School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sebring High S
Sebring High School
1,849 students
- Avon Park High
Avon Park High School
980 students
- Sebring Middle
Sebring Middle School
840 students
- Woodlawn Eleme
Woodlawn Elementary School
834 students
- Lake Placid Hi
Lake Placid High School
829 students
- This school 466
Memorial Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Memorial Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Elementary School compares
Memorial Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 51% in Florida - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,585
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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
33
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 29.2%
White 25.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highlands reports $12,585 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebring High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avon Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebring Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Placid High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Avon Park, FL. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Elementary School?
72.7% of students at Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.2% of enrollment, in Avon Park, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Avon Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Avon Park, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Avon Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Highlands?
Besides Memorial Elementary School, Highlands also operates Sebring High School (1,849 students), Avon Park High School (980 students), and Sebring Middle School (840 students). See the Highlands district page for the complete list.