Enrollment
343
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181125001814
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor High School
Taylor High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 343 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 343 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #272.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 343 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 343 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kokomo's high schools, it stands alongside Kokomo High School (1,393 students): Taylor High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 13:1).
Taylor Community School Corp also operates Taylor Elementary School (494 students) and Taylor Middle School (368 students) alongside Taylor High 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 High School compares
Taylor High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,001
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor Community School Corp, which includes Taylor High 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 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar high 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 (~343 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Taylor High School a good school?
Taylor High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 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.
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