Enrollment
322
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor Parks Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor Parks Elementary School
Taylor Parks Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Taylor, Michigan, enrolling 322 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 322 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 441 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Taylor School District spends $16,413 per pupil, 22% above the Michigan average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Taylor School District also operates Taylor High School (1,371 students) and Robert J West Middle School (641 students) alongside Taylor Parks Elementary 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 Parks Elementary School compares
Taylor Parks Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor School District, which includes Taylor Parks Elementary School.
$16,413
Per student
+22%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 50.0%
Federal 23.3%
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 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
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Taylor Parks Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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