Memorial Elementary School

477 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

477

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	68
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
373 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
68 (14.3 %)
Two or More
20 (4.2 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
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:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3090
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	477
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 73

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 74