Memorial Elem School

www.tcusd3.org

261 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 4th

School Overview

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.

261

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	16

White
238 (91.2 %)
Two or More
16 (6.1 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Taylorville CUSD 3
Phone:	(217)287-7929
Website:	http://www.tcusd3.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 4th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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

Kindergarten 2

Grade 1 2

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 131