Enrollment
315
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylor, MI
Myers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Myers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263354006909
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myers Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Myers Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myers Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myers Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myers Elementary School
Myers Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Michigan schools and 29% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 94.3% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Michigan average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 301 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #277, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and White (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 80.0% 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.
Discipline events run high: 103 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 315 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students) and Robert J West Middle School (641 students) alongside Myers 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 Myers Elementary School compares
Myers 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 74% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Michigan - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
80.0%
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
14
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 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
African American 71.4%
White 14.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Myers 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 Myers 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 Myers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert J West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myers 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 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 (~315 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Myers Elementary School
How many students attend Myers Elementary School?
Myers Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Myers Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myers Elementary School?
94.3% of students at Myers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Myers Elementary School is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myers Elementary School?
Myers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Myers Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Myers Elementary School ranks #4 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 Myers Elementary School a good school?
Myers Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Myers 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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