- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taylor, MI
Taylor Parks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor Parks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263354006906
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor Parks Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Taylor · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor Parks Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Parks Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Taylor, MI.
School address
District: Taylor School District · Michigan
NCES ID 263354006906 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Taylor Parks Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 263354006906 · Taylor, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 16.9:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor High School (1,371 students)
Taylor Parks Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Taylor Parks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor High Sc
Taylor High School
1,371 students
- Robert J West
Robert J West Middle School
641 students
- Hoover Middle 515
Hoover Middle School
515 students
- Clarence Randa 492
Clarence Randall Elem School
492 students
- Kinyon Element 375
Kinyon Elementary School
375 students
- This school 322
Taylor Parks Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Taylor Parks Elementary School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor Parks Elementary School compares
Taylor Parks Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Michigan - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
87.6%
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
$18,464
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Taylor Parks Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Taylor School District reports $18,464 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor Parks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert J West Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarence Randall Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinyon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor Parks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor Parks Elementary School
How many students attend Taylor Parks Elementary School?
Taylor Parks Elementary School has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taylor, MI. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor Parks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor Parks Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Parks Elementary School?
81.3% of students at Taylor Parks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor Parks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor Parks Elementary School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Taylor, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor Parks Elementary School?
Taylor Parks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor Parks Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Taylor?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor Parks Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Taylor, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taylor on the city page.
What other schools are in Taylor School District?
Besides Taylor Parks Elementary School, Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students), Robert J West Middle School (641 students), and Hoover Middle School (515 students). See the Taylor School District district page for the complete list.