Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memorial Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 470 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Memorial Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1743 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memorial Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flint Lake Elementary School, Heavilin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
470 students attend Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Memorial Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Elementary School part of?
Memorial Elementary School is part of Valparaiso Community Schools School District.
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