Memorial Elementary School

509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944

www.paris95.k12.il.us

293 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School, located at 509 E. Newton St. in Paris, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Paris Community Unit School District 95. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of children in their early elementary years. By providing a structured and supportive learning environment, Memorial Elementary focuses on building core competencies in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop essential character traits such as responsibility, curiosity, and cooperation.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and students. With its location in the heart of Paris, the school acts as a focal point for local families, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Through a blend of traditional instruction and supportive school-wide programs, Memorial Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the later stages of their educational journey.

293

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
268 (91.5%)
Two or More
11 (3.8%)
Hispanic
10 (3.4%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Paris-Union SD 95
Phone:	(217)466-6170
Website:	http://www.paris95.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 78