MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools school district, located in Valparaiso, IN with about 334 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Memorial Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 1052 Park Ave in Valparaiso, Indiana, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Valparaiso Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment where students from diverse backgrounds can develop foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts. With a focus on early childhood and elementary education, the school emphasizes not only rigorous academic standards but also the social-emotional growth of its students, preparing them for their future transitions into middle school.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community engagement and maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Valparaiso neighborhood. By utilizing a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities, Memorial Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Its location in a central part of Valparaiso makes it a key hub for local families, consistently working to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its students to thrive.
For more information, contact Memorial Elementary School at (219) 531-3090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Valparaiso, IN 46383-4549
(219) 531-3090
MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Valparaiso, IN with about 334 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valparaiso Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 334
- Teachers:
- 16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 334 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.