Enrollment
373
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Hall, AR
Taylor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051414001155
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in White Hall · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in White Hall, AR.
School address
District: White Hall School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051414001155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.8%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-19% 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 White Hall, Arkansas, enrolling 373 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.8% lands close to the Arkansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 373 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.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #205.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
White Hall School District also operates White Hall High School (954 students) and White Hall Junior High School (721 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 19% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$10,513
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 43.4%
African American 35.1%
Asian 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Taylor Elementary School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for White Hall School District, which includes Taylor Elementary School.
$10,513
Per student
-14%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 45.2%
Federal 15.0%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Hall Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gandy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~373 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Hall, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Elementary School?
47.8% 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 43.4% of enrollment, in White Hall, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in White Hall?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in White Hall, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in White Hall on the city page.
Is Taylor Elementary School a good school?
Taylor Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also more 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 White Hall School District?
Besides Taylor Elementary School, White Hall School District also operates White Hall High School (954 students), White Hall Junior High School (721 students), and Moody Elementary School (408 students). See the White Hall School District district page for the complete list.
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