- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zephyrhills, FL
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153003251
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Zephyrhills · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Zephyrhills, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 120153003251 · Zephyrhills, FL Other · MID · TRAD
676 enr · 15.7:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 676
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
676 students
What this shows Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School reports 676 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School compares
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 676 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
676
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 41% in Florida - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~676 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
How many students attend Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School has 676 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zephyrhills, FL. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 0% higher 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 Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
69.0% of students at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Zephyrhills, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School rank among schools in Zephyrhills?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Zephyrhills, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zephyrhills on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.