Enrollment
317
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylor, MI
Blair Moody Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Blair Moody Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263354006889
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blair Moody Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blair Moody Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Moody Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blair Moody Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blair Moody Elementary School
Blair Moody Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 317 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 474 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #186.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Taylor School District spends $16,413 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Taylor's public schools, it stands alongside Taylor Virtual Learning Academy (325 students): Blair Moody Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students) and Robert J West Middle School (641 students) alongside Blair Moody Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blair Moody Elementary School compares
Blair Moody Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 36% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Michigan - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.4%
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
$16,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Blair Moody Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor School District, which includes Blair Moody Elementary School.
$16,413
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 23.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blair Moody Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert J West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blair Moody Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Blair Moody Elementary School
How many students attend Blair Moody Elementary School?
Blair Moody Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blair Moody Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blair Moody Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 25% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blair Moody Elementary School?
74.0% of students at Blair Moody Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blair Moody Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Blair Moody Elementary School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blair Moody Elementary School?
Blair Moody Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blair Moody Elementary School rank among schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Blair Moody Elementary School ranks #2 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.
Is Blair Moody Elementary School a good school?
Blair Moody Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Taylor School District?
Besides Blair Moody Elementary 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.
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