- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kokomo, IN
Taylor High School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181125001814
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Taylor Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181125001814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Taylor High School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 181125001814 · Kokomo, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 12.7:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Elementary School (494 students)
Taylor High School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Taylor High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
494 students
- Taylor Middle
Taylor Middle School
368 students
- This school
Taylor High School
343 students
What this shows Taylor High School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor High School compares
Taylor High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Two or More 16.3%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Taylor High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor High 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
Similar high schools in Kokomo
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor High School
How many students attend Taylor High School?
Taylor High School has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor High School is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor High School?
58.3% of students at Taylor High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor High School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor High School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor High School?
Taylor High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 High School rank among high schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor High School ranks #3 of 4 high 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 high schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Taylor Community School Corp?
Besides Taylor High School, Taylor Community School Corp also operates Taylor Elementary School (494 students) and Taylor Middle School (368 students). See the Taylor Community School Corp district page for the complete list.