- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Taylor Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 050006801062 · Taylor, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 17.1:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor High School (264 students)
Taylor Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Taylor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Taylor Elementary School
341 students
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
264 students
- Emerson Elemen
Emerson Elementary School
226 students
- Bradley Elemen
Bradley Elementary School
166 students
- Bradley High S
Bradley High School
147 students
- Emerson High S 136
Emerson High School
136 students
What this shows Taylor Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Elementary School compares
Taylor Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,503
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Emerson-Taylor School District reports $11,503 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~341 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.