Memorial Elementary

Summary:

Memorial Elementary is a public elementary school in New Braunfels, Texas, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the New Braunfels Independent School District (ISD). The school has seen fluctuations in its student racial makeup, with a current population that is 44.03% White, 46.76% Hispanic, and 3.41% African American.

While Memorial Elementary performs relatively well for its White students, ranking in the top 30% of Texas elementary schools, the school's academic performance on STAAR tests has generally been lower than the New Braunfels ISD and Texas state averages, particularly for Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 37.74% of 3rd-grade students at Memorial Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics, compared to 50.39% for the district and 40.86% for the state. The school's rankings for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs are much lower, often in the bottom 50% of Texas elementary schools.

Memorial Elementary's challenges extend beyond academic performance. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.16% to 55.97% over the past few years, and its spending per student has been lower than nearby schools in the Comal Independent School District (ISD). When compared to other elementary schools in the New Braunfels ISD, such as Seele Elementary, Memorial Elementary generally performs worse on STAAR tests, particularly in math and science. To address these issues, the school may need to focus on implementing more consistent and effective instructional practices, providing targeted support for its most vulnerable student populations, and learning from the strategies of its higher-performing peers within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1911 S Walnut
       New Braunfels, TX  78130-1105


(830) 627-6470

District: New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1791st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,351 Help


Students who attend Memorial Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    New Braunfels Middle
High:    New Braunfels High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.2%
White:
41.0%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Memorial Elementary ranks better than 61.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.2%), White (41%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58% 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 is 12.9, which is the 5th best among 9 elementary schools in the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Memorial Elementary is $9,351. 5 elementary schools in the New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Memorial Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Memorial Elementary 1791st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Memorial Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd) 238th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Memorial Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.26 1022nd 3465 70.5%
2005 65.07 1259th 3475 63.8%
2006 71.21 952nd 3476 72.6%
2007 58.47 1762nd 3724 52.7%
2008 76.42 678th 3768 82.0%
2009 74.25 806th 3884 79.2%
2010 75.15 773rd 3937 80.4%
2011 70.75 1131st 4095 72.4%
2012 62.45 1563rd 4206 62.8%
2013 66.81 1340th 4221 68.3%
2014 55.93 1986th 4260 53.4%
2015 64.77 1525th 4320 64.7%
2016 68.58 1346th 4286 68.6%
2017 54.39 1739th 4329 59.8%
2018 57.78 1591st 4359 63.5%
2019 36.76 2896th 4479 35.3%
2021 68.01 1208th 4578 73.6%
2022 67.10 1265th 4581 72.4%
2023 69.31 1198th 4647 74.2%
2024 56.15 1791st 4675 61.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.14 719th 1112 35.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.65 1515th 3226 53.0%
2019 52.08 1454th 3333 56.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.36 2633rd 3558 26.0%
2019 30.06 2830th 3684 23.2%
2021 33.21 2542nd 3799 33.1%
2022 45.15 1892nd 3952 52.1%
2023 31.95 2981st 4086 27.0%
2024 21.82 3729th 4261 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.69 2248th 4264 47.3%
2019 16.93 4077th 4309 5.4%
2021 48.43 2140th 4451 51.9%
2022 39.69 2856th 4477 36.2%
2023 55.25 1811th 4521 59.9%
2024 37.21 3081st 4560 32.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 1736th 4306 59.7%
2019 24.47 3655th 4348 15.9%
2021 63.22 1348th 4499 70.0%
2022 64.18 1352nd 4561 70.4%
2023 67.50 1208th 4588 73.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 1754th 3106 43.5%
2019 54.75 1801st 3184 43.4%
2022 65.16 1101st 2958 62.8%
2023 69.63 850th 2980 71.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.19 2359th 4240 44.4%
2019 31.88 3263rd 4295 24.0%
2021 39.76 2585th 4331 40.3%
2022 44.41 2490th 4461 44.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.14 1529th 4319 64.6%
2019 48.05 2126th 4357 51.2%
2021 68.36 1142nd 4498 74.6%
2022 66.19 1276th 4563 72.0%
2023 67.48 1231st 4585 73.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.64 2422nd 4168 41.9%
2019 22.51 3723rd 4188 11.1%
2021 32.25 3087th 4329 28.7%
2022 36.33 3013th 4376 31.1%
2023 45.32 2409th 4401 45.3%
2024 32.71 3244th 4431 26.8%
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Rank History for White students at Memorial Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.48 1419th 3127 54.6%
2019 43.64 1869th 3142 40.5%
2021 74.44 577th 3082 81.3%
2022 71.63 699th 3082 77.3%
2023 68.04 882nd 3106 71.6%
2024 47.44 1707th 3078 44.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Memorial Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Memorial Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 215 7 0 150 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2000 221 10 1 163 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 206 10 2 164 2 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 235 7 2 194 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2003 235 7 2 194 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2004 250 6 2 193 1 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 268 7 3 210 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2006 272 10 4 216 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2007 340 10 5 297 1 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 314 13 12 276 2 n/a n/a 0 617
2009 236 9 4 304 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 239 16 7 286 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 210 12 4 356 2 1 2 0 587
2012 198 14 3 360 2 1 5 0 583
2013 201 9 2 330 1 1 8 0 552
2014 157 11 0 232 1 1 8 0 410
2015 141 10 0 254 0 2 20 0 427
2016 167 11 0 258 0 0 18 0 454
2017 162 9 0 239 1 0 15 0 426
2018 168 6 1 171 2 0 19 0 367
2019 184 8 2 157 0 0 20 0 371
2020 191 9 4 180 1 0 23 0 408
2021 159 8 1 153 2 0 18 0 341
2022 151 11 3 140 1 3 12 0 321
2023 129 10 2 137 1 2 12 0 293
2024 130 8 2 159 1 2 15 0 317

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 372 24.0 15.5 45.2
2000 396 26.1 15.2 41.7
2001 384 26.0 14.8 42.4
2002 438 28.3 15.5 38.6
2003 438 28.3 15.5 38.6
2004 452 28.3 16.0 34.7
2005 488 29.5 16.5 39.5
2006 503 31.2 16.1 39.6
2007 653 39.0 16.7 40.3
2008 617 38.6 16.0 40.2
2009 553 36.6 15.1 47.7
2010 549 38.3 14.3 51.2
2011 587 35.0 16.7 49.7
2012 583 35.0 16.6 55.7
2013 552 34.0 16.2 53.3
2014 410 25.7 15.9 53.4
2015 427 26.0 16.4 57.1
2016 454 30.0 15.1 54.8
2017 426 27.5 15.4 51.2
2018 367 n/a n/a 45.5
2019 371 23.6 15.7 45
2020 408 23.5 17.3 51.5
2021 341 24.0 14.1 55.4
2022 321 23.9 13.3 50.2
2023 293 23.7 12.3 56
2024 317 24.5 12.9 58

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 372 24.0 15.5 45.2
2000 396 26.1 15.2 41.7
2001 384 26.0 14.8 42.4
2002 438 28.3 15.5 38.6
2003 438 28.3 15.5 38.6
2004 452 28.3 16.0 34.7
2005 488 29.5 16.5 39.5
2006 503 31.2 16.1 39.6
2007 653 39.0 16.7 40.3
2008 617 38.6 16.0 40.2
2009 553 36.6 15.1 47.7
2010 549 38.3 14.3 51.2
2011 587 35.0 16.7 49.7
2012 583 35.0 16.6 55.7
2013 552 34.0 16.2 53.3
2014 410 25.7 15.9 53.4
2015 427 26.0 16.4 57.1
2016 454 30.0 15.1 54.8
2017 426 27.5 15.4 51.2
2018 367 n/a n/a 45.5
2019 371 23.6 15.7 45
2020 408 23.5 17.3 51.5
2021 341 24.0 14.1 55.4
2022 321 23.9 13.3 50.2
2023 293 23.7 12.3 56
2024 317 24.5 12.9 58

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Memorial Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,111 (13.3%) $7,237 (86.7%) $8,348
2020 $1,090 (14.0%) $6,684 (86.0%) $7,773
2021 $1,531 (16.4%) $7,819 (83.6%) $9,351

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Memorial Elementary

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 2896th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1198th of 4647 Elementary schools
 38.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Memorial Elementary)3561
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary)3724
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))5444
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Memorial Elementary)3970
 31%
   4th Grade Reading (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))5054
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary)2751
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))4648
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Memorial Elementary)4778
 31%
   5th Grade Reading (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))6065
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Memorial Elementary)5263
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))6957
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Memorial Elementary)3240
 8%
   5th Grade Science (New Braunfels Independent School District (Isd))6045
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students371293
 21%
African American810
 25%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic157137
 12.7%
Pacific Islander02
White184129
 29.9%
Two or More Races2012
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%56%
 11%


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Students who attend Memorial Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Braunfels Middle
High : New Braunfels High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Memorial Elementary.

Memorial Elementary ranks 1791st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Memorial Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 41% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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