Enrollment
492
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarence Randall Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarence Randall Elem School
Clarence Randall Elem School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 492 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 445 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #354, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.6% 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.
Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students) and Robert J West Middle School (641 students) alongside Clarence Randall Elem 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 Clarence Randall Elem School compares
Clarence Randall Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor School District, which includes Clarence Randall Elem 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 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
- 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
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary 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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clarence Randall Elem School a good school?
Clarence Randall Elem School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 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.
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