Enrollment
594
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Campbellsville, KY
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210552001317
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Campbellsville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Campbellsville, KY.
School address
District: Taylor County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210552001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.8%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County Elementary School compares with Kentucky 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 Campbellsville, Kentucky, enrolling 594 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.8% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 594 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 498 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #442, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 594 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (819 students) and Taylor County Primary Center (670 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,704
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Taylor County Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor County, which includes Taylor County Elementary School.
$12,704
Per student
-4%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.9%
State 54.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Academy | Smaller | Higher 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
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~594 students)
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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 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 3% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor County Elementary School?
57.8% of students at Taylor County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Elementary School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Campbellsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Elementary School?
Taylor County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, 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 Campbellsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Campbellsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Campbellsville on the city page.
Is Taylor County Elementary School a good school?
Taylor County Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. 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 County?
Besides Taylor County Elementary School, Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (819 students), Taylor County Primary Center (670 students), and Taylor County Middle School (586 students). See the Taylor County district page for the complete list.
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