At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
293
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
77%+23.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Memorial Elementary School is a public primary in Paris, Illinois. The school enrolls 293 students. It is part of the Paris-Union SD 95 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictParis-Union SD 95
County17045
CityParis
ZIP61944
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173075003196
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment293
White91.5%
Hispanic / Latino3.4%
Black / African American1.0%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
91.5%
Hispanic
3.4%
Black
1.0%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.