- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Payson, UT
Taylor School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000405
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Payson · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Payson, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Taylor School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 490063000405 · Payson, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 22.3:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Taylor School shrank from 455 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Taylor School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 424
Taylor School
424 students
What this shows Taylor School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor School compares
Taylor School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 30% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Utah - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$8,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Taylor School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor School
How many students attend Taylor School?
Taylor School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Payson, UT. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor School is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylor School?
36.5% of students at Taylor School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Payson, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor School?
Taylor School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 School rank among schools in Payson?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Payson, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Payson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Taylor School, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.