Memorial Elementary School
#1853 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#32504 of 50,301 nationally
About Memorial Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary located in Arcadia, in the Desoto school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 861 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1853rd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (55th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 861.
There are 5 schools in Arcadia; Memorial Elementary School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Memorial Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Memorial Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desoto Middle School
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students · 901 m away
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Arcadia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.3 km away
West Elementary School
Arcadia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students · 1.5 km away
Desoto County High School
Arcadia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students · 1.5 km away
Nocatee Elementary School
Nocatee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 7.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
Doral · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
861 students
Carrollwood K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
861 students
Virgil Mills Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
863 students
Watergrass Elementary School
Wesley Chapel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
859 students
Sawgrass Elementary School
Sunrise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students
West Homestead K-8 Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
864 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Memorial Elementary School a good school?
Memorial Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1853 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Memorial Elementary School rank in Florida?
Memorial Elementary School ranks #1853 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #32504 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?
Memorial Elementary School had 861 students in 2025.
Is Memorial Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Memorial Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Memorial Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Memorial Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.