- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Taylor El
Federal NCES profile for Taylor El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001011170
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #23 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor El ranks #23 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Taylor El shrank from 797 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 482001011170 · Plano, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 16.2:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wakeland H S (2,230 students)
Taylor El shrank from 797 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 48.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Taylor El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wakeland H S
Wakeland H S
2,230 students
- Reedy H S
Reedy H S
2,201 students
- Lebanon Trail
Lebanon Trail H S
2,173 students
- Centennial H S
Centennial H S
2,018 students
- Lone Star H S
Lone Star H S
2,004 students
- This school 744
Taylor El
744 students
What this shows Taylor El reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor El compares
Taylor El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 76% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,217
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 744 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 69.0%
White 11.2%
African American 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Taylor El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frisco Isd reports $10,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor El
How many students attend Taylor El?
Taylor El has 744 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor El?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor El?
14.9% of students at Taylor El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor El?
The largest demographic group at Taylor El is Asian at 69.0% of enrollment, in Plano, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor El?
Taylor El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor El ranks #23 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Taylor El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.