- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Taylor Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 051414001155 · White Hall, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.3:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: White Hall High School (954 students)
Taylor Elementary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.8 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
- White Hall Hig
White Hall High School
954 students
- White Hall Jun
White Hall Junior High School
721 students
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
408 students
- This school 373
Taylor Elementary School
373 students
- Gandy Elementa 366
Gandy Elementary School
366 students
- Hardin Element 224
Hardin Elementary School
224 students
What this shows Taylor Elementary School reports 373 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,377
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
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.
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
District finance for White Hall School District reports $10,377 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~373 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.