- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, NC
John C Tayloe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John C Tayloe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370033001923
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C Tayloe Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John C Tayloe Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C Tayloe Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033001923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
John C Tayloe Elementary shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 370033001923 · Washington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 10.6:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
John C Tayloe Elementary shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
John C Tayloe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- P S Jones Midd
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- This school
John C Tayloe Elementary
382 students
What this shows John C Tayloe Elementary reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How John C Tayloe Elementary compares
John C Tayloe Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$13,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
White 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, John C Tayloe Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John C Tayloe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| P S Jones Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C Tayloe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about John C Tayloe Elementary
How many students attend John C Tayloe Elementary?
John C Tayloe Elementary has 382 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C Tayloe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John C Tayloe Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 John C Tayloe Elementary?
99.2% of students at John C Tayloe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C Tayloe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John C Tayloe Elementary is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Washington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C Tayloe Elementary?
John C Tayloe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John C Tayloe Elementary rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, John C Tayloe Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides John C Tayloe Elementary, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), P S Jones Middle (659 students), and Bath Elementary (511 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.