- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wayne, MI
Taftgalloway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taftgalloway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260001503899
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taftgalloway Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Wayne · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Taftgalloway Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wayne, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Taftgalloway Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 260001503899 · Wayne, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 16.5:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Taftgalloway Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Taftgalloway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 412
Taftgalloway Elementary School
412 students
What this shows Taftgalloway Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taftgalloway Elementary School compares
Taftgalloway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 49% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Michigan - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.0%
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
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
African American 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Taftgalloway Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taftgalloway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taftgalloway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taftgalloway Elementary School
How many students attend Taftgalloway Elementary School?
Taftgalloway Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wayne, MI. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taftgalloway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taftgalloway Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 5% 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 Taftgalloway Elementary School?
80.9% of students at Taftgalloway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taftgalloway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taftgalloway Elementary School is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Wayne, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taftgalloway Elementary School?
Taftgalloway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Taftgalloway Elementary School rank among public schools in Wayne?
By Resource Investment Index, Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wayne, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wayne on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Taftgalloway Elementary School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.