Enrollment
341
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylor, AR
Taylor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050006801062
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 341
- students enrolled
Taylor Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Emerson-Taylor School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050006801062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Taylor, Arkansas, enrolling 341 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.2% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Arkansas average.
With 341 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 120 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 682 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Emerson-Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (264 students) and Emerson Elementary School (226 students) alongside Taylor 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 Elementary School compares
Taylor Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 57% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 93.0%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Taylor Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emerson-Taylor School District, which includes Taylor Elementary School.
$11,414
Per student
-7%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 44.1%
Federal 13.7%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradley High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~341 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylor, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Elementary School?
25.2% of students at Taylor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Taylor, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
Is Taylor Elementary School a good school?
Taylor Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas 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 Emerson-Taylor School District?
Besides Taylor Elementary School, Emerson-Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (264 students), Emerson Elementary School (226 students), and Bradley Elementary School (166 students). See the Emerson-Taylor School District district page for the complete list.
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