Enrollment
494
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kokomo, IN
Taylor Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181125001812
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Taylor Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181125001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 494 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 87% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 494 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #296, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Kokomo's public schools, it stands alongside Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students): Taylor Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 19.5:1).
Taylor Community School Corp also operates Taylor Middle School (368 students) and Taylor High School (343 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$11,001
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 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 62.6%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Taylor Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor Community School Corp, which includes Taylor Elementary School.
$11,001
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 65.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor High School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Kokomo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Standard public school
334 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Bon Air Elementary School
Standard public school
261 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pettit Park School
Standard public school
215 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~494 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kokomo, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 19:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Taylor Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kokomo on the city page.
Is Taylor Elementary School a good school?
Taylor Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana 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 Taylor Community School Corp?
Besides Taylor Elementary School, Taylor Community School Corp also operates Taylor Middle School (368 students) and Taylor High School (343 students). See the Taylor Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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