- Enrollment
- 1,893
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, KY
Taylor Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210309000819
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Mill Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 42.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Mill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Mill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Covington, KY.
School address
District: Kenton County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210309000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Taylor Mill Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 210309000819 · Covington, KY Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 16.9:1 · 42.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students)
Taylor Mill Elementary School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Taylor Mill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Simon Kenton H
Simon Kenton High School
1,893 students
- Dixie Heights
Dixie Heights High School
1,499 students
- Summit View Ac
Summit View Academy
1,324 students
- Scott High Sch
Scott High School
1,017 students
- Turkey Foot Mi
Turkey Foot Middle School
1,006 students
- This school 508
Taylor Mill Elementary School
508 students
What this shows Taylor Mill Elementary School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Mill Elementary School compares
Taylor Mill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.5% | ▼ 28% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Taylor Mill Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenton County reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Kenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit View Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turkey Foot Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Covington
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ft Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
469 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Ryland Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
Standard public school
285 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Transformational Learning Center
Alternative education program
43 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor Mill Elementary School?
Taylor Mill Elementary School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Mill Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 11% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor Mill Elementary School?
42.5% of students at Taylor Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Mill Elementary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Covington, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Mill Elementary School?
Taylor Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mill Elementary School rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Mill Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Covington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Kenton County?
Besides Taylor Mill Elementary School, Kenton County also operates Simon Kenton High School (1,893 students), Dixie Heights High School (1,499 students), and Summit View Academy (1,324 students). See the Kenton County district page for the complete list.