Enrollment
545
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perry, FL
Taylor County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120186001951
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Perry, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County Elementary School
Taylor County Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Perry, Florida, enrolling 545 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 545 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 966 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #265.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 183 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 545 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Taylor also operates Taylor County High School (639 students) and Taylor County Primary School (574 students) alongside Taylor County 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 Taylor County Elementary School compares
Taylor County Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$12,640
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 63.5%
African American 26.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Taylor County Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor, which includes Taylor County Elementary School.
$12,640
Per student
+13%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 35.8%
Federal 27.2%
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 Taylor County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Steinhatchee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor County Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor County Elementary School?
Taylor County Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perry, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Taylor County Elementary School?
65.9% of students at Taylor County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Perry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Elementary School?
Taylor County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Taylor County Elementary School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Perry, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Perry on the city page.
Is Taylor County Elementary School a good school?
Taylor County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida 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?
Besides Taylor County Elementary School, Taylor also operates Taylor County High School (639 students), Taylor County Primary School (574 students), and Taylor County Middle School (503 students). See the Taylor district page for the complete list.
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