- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Taylor Elementary School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 181125001812 · Kokomo, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 19:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Middle School (368 students)
Taylor Elementary School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Taylor Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Taylor Elementary School
494 students
- Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle School
368 students
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
343 students
What this shows Taylor Elementary School reports 494 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 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 methodology
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
$11,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Taylor Community School Corp reports $11,822 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~494 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), down 46.
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, 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 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.
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.