- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kokomo, IN
Taylor Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181125001263
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Taylor Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181125001263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Taylor Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 181125001263 · Kokomo, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.7:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor Elementary School (494 students)
Taylor Middle School shrank from 413 students in 2022-23 to 372 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Taylor Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor Element
Taylor Elementary School
494 students
- This school
Taylor Middle School
368 students
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
343 students
What this shows Taylor Middle School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Middle School compares
Taylor Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Taylor Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Middle 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 elementary schools in Kokomo
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Middle School
How many students attend Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Middle School?
70.2% of students at Taylor Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Middle School?
Taylor Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Middle School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Taylor Community School Corp?
Besides Taylor Middle School, Taylor Community School Corp also operates Taylor Elementary School (494 students) and Taylor High School (343 students). See the Taylor Community School Corp district page for the complete list.