- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Paris, IL
Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173075003196
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Paris · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 293
- students enrolled
Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Paris, IL.
School address
District: Paris-Union Sd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 173075003196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Memorial Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 173075003196 · Paris, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Paris Cooperative High School 95 (366 students)
Memorial Elementary School grew from 286 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paris Cooperat
Paris Cooperative High School 95
366 students
- This school
Memorial Elementary School
293 students
- Carolyn Wenz E
Carolyn Wenz Elem School
258 students
- Mayo Middle Sc
Mayo Middle School
241 students
- Creative Cente 73
Creative Center for Children
73 students
What this shows Memorial Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Elementary School compares
Memorial Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,182
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Memorial Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Paris-Union Sd 95 reports $12,182 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Cooperative High School 95 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Carolyn Wenz Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayo Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Center for Children | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Paris
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Paris, IL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Elementary School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Paris, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 schools in Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Paris, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Paris on the city page.
What other schools are in Paris-Union Sd 95?
Besides Memorial Elementary School, Paris-Union Sd 95 also operates Paris Cooperative High School 95 (366 students), Carolyn Wenz Elem School (258 students), and Mayo Middle School (241 students). See the Paris-Union Sd 95 district page for the complete list.