Memorial Park Elementary School

800 10th Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Memorial Park Elementary School in Jasper, AL, ranked #63 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #82 in 2022 and #221 in 2019, placing it in the top 20% statewide for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 65–69%, higher than the state average of about 30%, and reading proficiency was 70–74%, also higher than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 59% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 494 students in 2017 to 417 in 2023, minority enrollment was 41%, and the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 58% in 2023 from 31% in 2017, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
Memorial Park Elementary served grades 2–3 with 417 students and 28 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio around 15:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
The school qualified as Title I and received a Blue Ribbon award in 2017, highlighting notable recognition in recent years.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 5% in AL
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Memorial Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Memorial Park Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Memorial Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Memorial Park Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#63 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
65-69%
30%
70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
11%
31%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jasper City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Memorial Park Elementary School's ranking?
Memorial Park Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Memorial Park Elementary School often compared to?
Memorial Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Memorial Park Elementary School?
483 students attend Memorial Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Memorial Park Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Memorial Park Elementary School?
Memorial Park Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Memorial Park Elementary School offer ?
Memorial Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Memorial Park Elementary School part of?
Memorial Park Elementary School is part of Jasper City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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