- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jasper, AL
Memorial Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010189000675
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Park Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Memorial Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Memorial Park Elementary School grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 010189000675 · Jasper, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 22:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper High School (850 students)
Memorial Park Elementary School grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Memorial Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper High Sc
Jasper High School
850 students
- Maddox Interme
Maddox Intermediate School
643 students
- T R Simmons El
T R Simmons Elementary School
507 students
- This school
Memorial Park Elementary School
483 students
- Jasper Junior
Jasper Junior High School
467 students
What this shows Memorial Park Elementary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Park Elementary School compares
Memorial Park Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,293
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Memorial Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jasper City reports $12,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Memorial Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maddox Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T R Simmons Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Jasper
2 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Memorial Park Elementary School
How many students attend Memorial Park Elementary School?
Memorial Park Elementary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jasper, AL. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Park Elementary School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Memorial Park Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Memorial Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Park Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Park Elementary School?
Memorial Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Memorial Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Park Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Jasper, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Jasper City?
Besides Memorial Park Elementary School, Jasper City also operates Jasper High School (850 students), Maddox Intermediate School (643 students), and T R Simmons Elementary School (507 students). See the Jasper City district page for the complete list.