Enrollment
269
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snowflake, AZ
Taylor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040782000696
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Snowflake · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Snowflake, AZ.
School address
District: Snowflake Unified District (4391) · Arizona
NCES ID 040782000696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Snowflake, Arizona, enrolling 269 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 269 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Snowflake Unified District (4391) spends $7,928 per pupil, 40% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Snowflake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Primary School (503 students): Taylor Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 24:1).
Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Snowflake High School (949 students) and Highland Primary School (503 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 Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 28% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Arizona - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$7,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Taylor Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Snowflake Unified District (4391), which includes Taylor Elementary School.
$7,928
Per student
-40%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 23.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowflake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snowflake Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Snowflake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~269 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Elementary School?
34.9% of students at Taylor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Elementary School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Snowflake, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor Elementary School rank among public schools in Snowflake?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Snowflake, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Snowflake on the city page.
Is Taylor Elementary School a good school?
Taylor Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. 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 Snowflake Unified District (4391)?
Besides Taylor Elementary School, Snowflake Unified District (4391) also operates Snowflake High School (949 students), Highland Primary School (503 students), and Snowflake Junior High School (434 students). See the Snowflake Unified District (4391) district page for the complete list.
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