- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Taylor Elementary School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 040782000696 · Snowflake, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 17.9:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Snowflake High School (949 students)
Taylor Elementary School shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 15.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Taylor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Snowflake High
Snowflake High School
949 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
503 students
- Snowflake Juni
Snowflake Junior High School
434 students
- Snowflake Inte
Snowflake Intermediate School
423 students
- This school 269
Taylor Elementary School
269 students
- Taylor Interme 234
Taylor Intermediate School
234 students
What this shows Taylor Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Elementary School compares
Taylor Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$7,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Snowflake Unified District (4391) reports $7,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~269 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.