Memorial Elementary School

Public K-5

 867 Memorial Dr
       Avon Park, FL  33825-4711


(863) 784-0200

District: Highlands

SchoolDigger Rank:
1335th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,381 Help


Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Avon Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  532

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.7%
White:
30.8%
African American:
27.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Elementary School ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Highlands School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Memorial Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.7%), White (30.8%), African American (27.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 18.6. 6 elementary schools in the Highlands School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Elementary School is $11,381, which is the 4th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Highlands School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Memorial Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Highlands:

SchoolDigger ranks Highlands 50th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 28.47 1465th 1919 23.7%
2011 33.99 1382nd 1985 30.4%
2012 23.58 1587th 1984 20.0%
2013 21.37 1695th 2029 16.5%
2014 25.23 1625th 2064 21.3%
2016 32.16 1459th 2087 30.1%
2017 43.43 1199th 2112 43.2%
2018 36.76 1376th 2118 35.0%
2019 32.39 1529th 2182 29.9%
2021 32.74 1496th 2247 33.4%
2022 30.31 1568th 2219 29.3%
2023 40.15 1334th 2240 40.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Open Quote Six kids attended or attending this school all honors students ,, top fsa scores . They have to be doing something right! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Memorial Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 248 207 17 192 5 n/a n/a 21 690
2010 245 139 18 186 3 n/a n/a 21 612
2011 216 132 20 179 4 1 24 0 576
2012 195 134 21 178 3 0 26 0 557
2013 218 158 16 210 3 0 22 0 627
2014 192 127 17 222 2 0 21 0 581
2015 194 148 15 228 1 1 26 0 613
2016 192 127 16 232 0 1 28 0 596
2017 195 168 18 229 0 1 26 0 637
2018 191 177 19 228 0 0 32 0 647
2019 181 175 20 237 2 0 41 0 656
2020 164 159 14 225 2 0 36 0 600
2021 159 147 9 218 2 0 34 0 569
2022 167 151 6 211 1 0 40 0 576
2023 164 148 2 190 1 0 27 0 532

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 690 49.7 16.0 77.1
2010 612 45.0 13.6 80.9
2011 576 39.0 14.7 80.7
2012 557 38.0 14.6 81.1
2013 627 43.0 14.5 82.8
2014 581 41.0 14.1 83.8
2015 613 44.0 13.9 86.3
2016 596 43.0 13.8 85.4
2017 637 41.0 15.5 87.6
2018 647 43.0 15.0 83.6
2019 656 38.0 17.2 89.8
2020 600 36.5 16.4 66.2
2021 569 33.0 17.2 69.8
2022 576 34.0 16.9 75.5
2023 532 28.5 18.6 78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Memorial Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 690 49.7 16.0 77.1
2010 612 45.0 13.6 80.9
2011 576 39.0 14.7 80.7
2012 557 38.0 14.6 81.1
2013 627 43.0 14.5 82.8
2014 581 41.0 14.1 83.8
2015 613 44.0 13.9 86.3
2016 596 43.0 13.8 85.4
2017 637 41.0 15.5 87.6
2018 647 43.0 15.0 83.6
2019 656 38.0 17.2 89.8
2020 600 36.5 16.4 66.2
2021 569 33.0 17.2 69.8
2022 576 34.0 16.9 75.5
2023 532 28.5 18.6 78.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $893 (11.5%) $6,842 (88.5%) $7,735
2019 $913 (12.3%) $6,510 (87.7%) $7,423
2020 $1,007 (12.2%) $7,273 (87.8%) $8,280
2021 $1,807 (19.0%) $7,706 (81.0%) $9,511
2022 $3,148 (27.7%) $8,233 (72.3%) $11,381

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1529th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1334th of 2240 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)4337
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)5044
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)5547
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Highlands)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)4836
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)4947
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)5443
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)6051
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)3841
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Highlands)4545
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Highlands)4945
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Memorial Elementary School)3843
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Highlands)4347
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students656532
 18.9%
African American175148
 15.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian202
 90%
Hispanic237190
 19.8%
Pacific Islander00
White181164
 9.4%
Two or More Races4127
 34.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.8%78.4%
 11.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 532 students attended Memorial Elementary School.

Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Avon Park High School

Memorial Elementary School ranks 1335th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Memorial Elementary School are 36% Hispanic, 31% White, 28% African American, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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