MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DESOTO school district, located in ARCADIA, FL with about 929 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 851 E. Hickory St. in Arcadia, Florida, serves as a primary educational institution within the DeSoto County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction for students in the Arcadia community, focusing on core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.
The school functions as a hub for local families, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating various district-level resources and programs, Memorial Elementary strives to prepare its pupils for future educational success as they transition to middle school. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active online presence via its official website, which serves as a centralized platform for school calendars, administrative policies, and updates on campus activities.
For more information, contact MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 494-0755 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ARCADIA, FL 34266-4831
(863) 494-0755
http://mes.desotoschools.com/
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ARCADIA, FL with about 929 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- DESOTO
- Total Students:
- 929
- Teachers:
- 51
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 929 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.3%
- White
- 26.8%
- Black or African American
- 18.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.8%
- Male
- 49.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.