Enrollment
368
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Middle School
Taylor Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kokomo, Indiana, enrolling 368 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 368 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 154 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Kokomo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northwestern Elementary School (665 students): Taylor Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 18:1).
Taylor Community School Corp also operates Taylor Elementary School (494 students) and Taylor High School (343 students) alongside Taylor Middle 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 Middle School compares
Taylor Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,001
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor Community School Corp, which includes Taylor Middle 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 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
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~368 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Taylor Middle School a good school?
Taylor Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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