MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Memorial Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Taylorville CUSD 3 school district, located in Taylorville, IL with about 334 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Memorial Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 101 E Adams St in Taylorville, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Taylorville Community Unit School District 3. The school is dedicated to fostering a foundational learning environment for young students, typically focusing on early childhood and elementary-level development. As a central part of the Taylorville community, the school emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to transition successfully to higher grade levels.

Beyond its core curriculum, Memorial Elementary is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and collaboration. By prioritizing a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives, Memorial Elementary strives to build a strong educational foundation for the children of Taylorville, helping them develop the confidence and knowledge needed for their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Memorial Elem School at (217) 287-7929 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568-2201
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MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Taylorville, IL with about 334 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Taylorville CUSD 3
Total Students:
334
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 334 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.6%
Two or more races
6.0%
Black or African American
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Asian
1.2%

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%

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.