Enrollment
660
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylor, MI
Taylor Exemplar Academy
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Exemplar Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260033101955Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Exemplar Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Exemplar Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Exemplar Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor Exemplar Academy · Michigan
NCES ID 260033101955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Exemplar Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Exemplar Academy
Taylor Exemplar Academy is a higher-need, large charter elementary school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #230, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Taylor Exemplar Academy is a single-school charter district, so Taylor Exemplar Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Exemplar Academy compares
Taylor Exemplar Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 28% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Michigan - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
$11,130
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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
30
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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
African American 50.9%
White 22.4%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Taylor Exemplar Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor Exemplar Academy, which includes Taylor Exemplar Academy.
$11,130
Per student
-18%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 85.3%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~660 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Taylor Exemplar Academy
How many students attend Taylor Exemplar Academy?
Taylor Exemplar Academy has 660 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylor, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Exemplar Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Exemplar Academy is 19.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Exemplar Academy?
69.5% of students at Taylor Exemplar Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Exemplar Academy?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Exemplar Academy is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Exemplar Academy?
Taylor Exemplar Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Exemplar Academy rank among elementary schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Exemplar Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Taylor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taylor on the city page.
Is Taylor Exemplar Academy a good school?
Taylor Exemplar Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan 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 Exemplar Academy?
None; Taylor Exemplar Academy is a single-school charter district, and Taylor Exemplar Academy is its only campus.
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