MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~mes/

532 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Memorial Elementary School, located at 867 Memorial Drive in Avon Park, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highlands County School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students in a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes core curriculum standards while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement to help children build a strong academic base for their future schooling.

Through its digital presence, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student growth, Memorial Elementary strives to create a positive, structured atmosphere where children in the Avon Park community can thrive. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood education, working closely with families to ensure each student has the tools necessary for success throughout their elementary years.

532

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	190
Black	148
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
190 (35.7 %)
White
164 (30.8 %)
Black
148 (27.8 %)
Two or More
27 (5.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HIGHLANDS
Phone:	(863)784-0200
Website:	http://www.highlands.k12.fl.us/~mes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	329
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 77