- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Taylor County Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120186001951 · Perry, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14.3:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor County High School (639 students)
Taylor County Elementary School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Taylor County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor County
Taylor County High School
639 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Primary School
574 students
- This school
Taylor County Elementary School
545 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Middle School
503 students
- Taylor County 148
Taylor County Pre-K
148 students
- Steinhatchee S 112
Steinhatchee School
112 students
What this shows Taylor County Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor County Elementary School compares
Taylor County Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,512
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Taylor reports $13,512 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~545 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.