MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Memorial Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paramus Public School District school district, located in PARAMUS, NJ with about 306 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 25 teachers, Memorial Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 on East Midland Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Paramus Public School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a nurturing and student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its young learners, focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.

The school benefits from a strong sense of community, bolstered by active parental involvement and a faculty dedicated to personalized instruction. Beyond the classroom, Memorial Elementary emphasizes the importance of character education and community citizenship, frequently organizing activities that encourage student collaboration. With its location in a well-established residential area of Bergen County, the school provides a stable and supportive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Memorial Elementary School at (201) 261-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.