Enrollment
574
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perry, FL
Taylor County Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120186001955
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Primary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Perry · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Primary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Primary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Perry, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County Primary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County Primary School
Taylor County Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Perry, Florida, enrolling 574 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 574 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 996 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #868, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.5% 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.
Taylor also operates Taylor County High School (639 students) and Taylor County Elementary School (545 students) alongside Taylor County Primary 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 Primary School compares
Taylor County Primary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.3%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.5%
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
$12,640
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
17
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 61.5%
African American 25.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Taylor County Primary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor, which includes Taylor County Primary 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 Primary 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 Elementary 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 Primary 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 (~574 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor County Primary School
How many students attend Taylor County Primary School?
Taylor County Primary School has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perry, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Primary School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% 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 Primary School?
66.3% of students at Taylor County Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Primary School is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Perry, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Primary School?
Taylor County Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Taylor County Primary School rank among public schools in Perry?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Primary School ranks #6 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 Primary School a good school?
Taylor County Primary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Primary School, Taylor also operates Taylor County High School (639 students), Taylor County Elementary School (545 students), and Taylor County Middle School (503 students). See the Taylor district page for the complete list.
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