Memorial is an elementary school located in the Washington Avenue Coalition/Memorial Park neighborhood. It is a zoned school for neighborhood residents and part of Houston ISD. Memorial emphasizes bi-literacy and bilingualism. The school’s mission is to, “nurture the total development of every student, so they can become critical thinkers, responsible decision makers, and college-ready learners. This is accomplished through rigorous differentiated instruction with the active participation of parents, community members, teachers, and students.” Memorial opened in 1926 and is named for the neighborhood. The school is part of the Arts Access Initiative.