- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylor, MI
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Bernice Mcdowell Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263354006908
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School has class sizes larger than 94% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice Mcdowell Elem School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 263354006908 · Taylor, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 26.2:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor High School (1,371 students)
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
1,371 students
- Robert J West
Robert J West Middle School
641 students
- Hoover Middle 515
Hoover Middle School
515 students
- Clarence Randa 492
Clarence Randall Elem School
492 students
- Kinyon Element 375
Kinyon Elementary School
375 students
- This school 341
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School
341 students
What this shows Bernice Mcdowell Elem School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bernice Mcdowell Elem School compares
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.2:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 51% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 94% in Michigan - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
African American 38.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 6.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Bernice Mcdowell Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Taylor School District reports $18,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bernice Mcdowell Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert J West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bernice Mcdowell Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Taylor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bernice Mcdowell Elem School
How many students attend Bernice Mcdowell Elem School?
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bernice Mcdowell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bernice Mcdowell Elem School is 26.2:1, which is 50% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bernice Mcdowell Elem School?
82.0% of students at Bernice Mcdowell Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bernice Mcdowell Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Bernice Mcdowell Elem School is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bernice Mcdowell Elem School?
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bernice Mcdowell Elem School rank among schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Bernice Mcdowell Elem School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Taylor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylor on the city page.
What other schools are in Taylor School District?
Besides Bernice Mcdowell Elem School, Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students), Robert J West Middle School (641 students), and Hoover Middle School (515 students). See the Taylor School District district page for the complete list.