- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylor, MI
Clarence Randall Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Clarence Randall Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263354006891
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarence Randall Elem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarence Randall Elem School has class sizes larger than 78% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Randall Elem School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Clarence Randall Elem School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 263354006891 · Taylor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 19.7:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor High School (1,371 students)
Clarence Randall Elem School grew from 461 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.6 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Clarence Randall 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
- This school 492
Clarence Randall Elem School
492 students
- Kinyon Element 375
Kinyon Elementary School
375 students
- Bernice Mcdowe 341
Bernice Mcdowell Elem School
341 students
What this shows Clarence Randall Elem School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarence Randall Elem School compares
Clarence Randall 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 38% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Michigan - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.6%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Clarence Randall 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 Clarence Randall Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice Mcdowell Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarence Randall 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
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarence Randall Elem School
How many students attend Clarence Randall Elem School?
Clarence Randall Elem School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Randall Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Randall Elem School is 19.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarence Randall Elem School?
75.1% of students at Clarence Randall Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarence Randall Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Clarence Randall Elem School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarence Randall Elem School?
Clarence Randall Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Clarence Randall Elem School rank among elementary schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence Randall Elem School ranks #2 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Taylor on the city page.
What other schools are in Taylor School District?
Besides Clarence Randall 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.