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Memorial Elementary School

Summary:

Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Taylorville, Illinois, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 261 students. The school is part of the Taylorville CUSD 3 district, which is ranked 436 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Memorial Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, typically in the 1200-1500 range out of over 2,000 schools. The school's performance on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) tests is significantly below the state and district averages, with only 25.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.2% in Mathematics, compared to 41.2% and 28.4% statewide, respectively. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (59.39%) and higher rates of chronic absenteeism (16.4% to 18.1%) compared to the state and district.

When compared to nearby schools, Memorial Elementary School's performance is generally lower than the North Elementary School, which is also part of the Taylorville CUSD 3 district. Memorial Elementary School's performance is also significantly lower than schools in other districts, such as Gregory Intermediate in the Central A & M CUD 21 district and Lincoln Elementary School in the Pana CUSD 8 district, particularly in Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 101 E Adams St
       Taylorville, IL  62568-2201

(217) 287-7929

District: Taylorville CUSD 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
1215th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,821 Help


Students who attend Memorial Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Taylorville Junior High School
High:    Taylorville Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Two or more races:
6.1%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Compare Details Memorial Elementary School ranks worse than 58.8% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Elementary School is $11,821.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Elementary School 1215th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Memorial Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Taylorville CUSD 3:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylorville CUSD 3 436th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.25 1297th 2020 35.8%
2004 60.83 973rd 2030 52.1%
2005 65.95 826th 2022 59.1%
2006 54.47 1215th 2086 41.8%
2007 69.25 733rd 2095 65.0%
2008 70.90 689th 2092 67.1%
2009 77.08 472nd 2120 77.7%
2010 57.92 1103rd 2139 48.4%
2011 56.39 1144th 2147 46.7%
2012 64.73 912th 2166 57.9%
2013 45.46 1264th 2167 41.7%
2014 34.97 1423rd 2093 32.0%
2015 42.64 1069th 2052 47.9%
2016 43.78 1087th 2046 46.9%
2017 31.50 1372nd 2044 32.9%
2018 50.38 938th 2037 54.0%
2019 33.87 1351st 2086 35.2%
2021 28.15 1329th 1948 31.8%
2022 34.97 1273rd 2082 38.9%
2023 26.15 1495th 2077 28.0%
2024 37.29 1215th 2067 41.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.50 259th 763 66.1%
2019 30.04 849th 1194 28.9%
2021 36.13 376th 640 41.3%
2022 38.38 581st 1113 47.8%
2023 24.38 930th 1156 19.6%
2024 33.82 756th 1195 36.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.18 600th 1765 66.0%
2019 44.30 978th 1816 46.1%
2021 36.36 955th 1514 36.9%
2022 29.60 1295th 1763 26.5%
2023 32.28 1251st 1808 30.8%
2024 51.56 763rd 1793 57.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.40 1056th 1964 46.2%
2019 33.98 1299th 2019 35.7%
2021 22.85 1305th 1680 22.3%
2022 36.63 1162nd 1970 41.0%
2023 30.59 1311th 1957 33.0%
2024 37.59 1134th 1942 41.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.39 677th 907 25.4%
2024 45.63 398th 886 55.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.79 772nd 1972 60.9%
2019 35.02 1276th 2019 36.8%
2021 29.68 1149th 1707 32.7%
2022 33.16 1243rd 1977 37.1%
2023 22.22 1535th 1984 22.6%
2024 35.95 1163rd 1959 40.6%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.31 1031st 1463 29.5%
2019 16.63 1301st 1462 11.0%
2021 14.73 1215th 1308 7.1%
2022 17.11 1275th 1425 10.5%
2023 11.33 1346th 1419 5.1%
2024 18.79 1206th 1392 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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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
1989 266 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 267
1990 267 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 268
1991 264 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1992 255 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1993 321 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 339 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 335 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1996 335 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1997 325 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 311 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 352 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 358 8 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 352 5 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2002 348 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 348 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 346 8 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 362 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 17 386
2006 348 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 15 375
2007 261 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 15 286
2008 277 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 15 300
2009 287 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 15 309
2010 268 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 23 300
2011 231 4 5 7 1 0 9 0 257
2012 248 3 6 7 1 0 7 0 272
2013 230 3 7 7 1 0 10 0 258
2014 356 1 7 3 1 0 22 0 390
2015 288 3 4 4 1 0 11 0 311
2016 305 4 4 12 0 0 6 0 331
2017 294 4 2 11 2 0 9 0 322
2018 296 9 4 5 0 0 20 0 334
2019 279 6 3 5 0 0 14 0 307
2020 264 3 1 6 0 0 10 0 284
2021 258 3 0 7 0 0 15 0 283
2022 253 3 1 4 0 0 16 0 277
2023 238 3 2 2 0 0 16 0 261

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
1989 267 13.0 20.5 n/a
1990 268 13.0 20.6 n/a
1991 264 13.0 20.3 n/a
1992 258 13.0 19.8 n/a
1993 323 15.0 21.5 n/a
1994 345 16.0 21.6 n/a
1995 342 18.0 19.0 n/a
1996 342 18.0 19.0 n/a
1997 331 18.8 17.6 n/a
1998 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1999 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
2000 371 17.0 21.8 n/a
2001 368 16.0 23.0 n/a
2002 356 17.0 20.9 40.4
2003 356 17.0 20.9 40.4
2004 359 15.0 23.9 37.6
2005 386 16.0 24.1 40.4
2006 375 16.0 23.4 34.2
2007 286 15.0 19.1 40.2
2008 300 14.0 21.4 41.4
2009 309 14.0 22.1 43.2
2010 300 16.0 18.7 67.9
2011 257 15.0 17.1 70
2012 272 14.0 19.4 69.9
2013 258 14.1 18.2 73.3
2014 390 15.5 25.1 73.3
2015 311 15.0 20.7 63.7
2016 331 19.0 17.4 64
2017 322 18.6 17.2 61.8
2018 334 19.0 17.5 59.6
2019 307 18.0 17.0 54.1
2020 284 19.0 14.9 51.1
2021 283 n/a n/a n/a
2022 277 18.0 15.3 56
2023 261 17.4 15.0 59.4

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
1989 267 13.0 20.5 n/a
1990 268 13.0 20.6 n/a
1991 264 13.0 20.3 n/a
1992 258 13.0 19.8 n/a
1993 323 15.0 21.5 n/a
1994 345 16.0 21.6 n/a
1995 342 18.0 19.0 n/a
1996 342 18.0 19.0 n/a
1997 331 18.8 17.6 n/a
1998 322 19.0 16.9 n/a
1999 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
2000 371 17.0 21.8 n/a
2001 368 16.0 23.0 n/a
2002 356 17.0 20.9 40.4
2003 356 17.0 20.9 40.4
2004 359 15.0 23.9 37.6
2005 386 16.0 24.1 40.4
2006 375 16.0 23.4 34.2
2007 286 15.0 19.1 40.2
2008 300 14.0 21.4 41.4
2009 309 14.0 22.1 43.2
2010 300 16.0 18.7 67.9
2011 257 15.0 17.1 70
2012 272 14.0 19.4 69.9
2013 258 14.1 18.2 73.3
2014 390 15.5 25.1 73.3
2015 311 15.0 20.7 63.7
2016 331 19.0 17.4 64
2017 322 18.6 17.2 61.8
2018 334 19.0 17.5 59.6
2019 307 18.0 17.0 54.1
2020 284 19.0 14.9 51.1
2021 283 n/a n/a n/a
2022 277 18.0 15.3 56
2023 261 17.4 15.0 59.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Memorial Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201698.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201799.1%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%99.1%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%
201999.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.7%
202198.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202298.9%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%98.9%99.3%
202398.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
202498.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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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)
2019 $1,129 (13.4%) $7,315 (86.6%) $8,444
2020 $485 (5.4%) $8,476 (94.6%) $8,961
2021 $809 (8.1%) $9,218 (91.9%) $10,027
2022 $809 (8.1%) $9,218 (91.9%) $10,027
2023 $1,311 (11.1%) $10,459 (88.9%) $11,771
2024 $1,148 (9.7%) $10,673 (90.3%) $11,821

Data source: Illinois 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 1351st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1495th of 2077 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)26.79.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylorville CUSD 3)26.79.1
 17.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)31.118.2
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Taylorville CUSD 3)31.118.2
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Memorial Elementary School)30.424.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylorville CUSD 3)30.424.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary School)17.511.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Taylorville CUSD 3)17.511.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students307261
 15%
African American63
 50%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White279238
 14.7%
Two or More Races1416
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.1%59.4%
 5.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Memorial Elementary School

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

Middle : Taylorville Junior High School
High : Taylorville Senior High School

Students at Memorial Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Memorial Elementary School ranks 1215th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Memorial Elementary School.


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