Enrollment
241
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, NC
Taylorsville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Taylorsville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370009000030
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylorsville Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylorsville Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorsville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylorsville Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylorsville Elementary
Taylorsville Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Taylorsville, North Carolina, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.8% lands close to the North Carolina typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 241 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 241 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Taylorsville's public schools, it stands alongside Bethlehem Elementary (435 students): Taylorsville Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.1:1).
Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students) and East Alexander Middle (510 students) alongside Taylorsville Elementary.
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 Taylorsville Elementary compares
Taylorsville Elementary on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 9% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
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 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 14.5%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Taylorsville Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexander County Schools, which includes Taylorsville Elementary.
$12,879
Per student
+7%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 63.6%
Federal 20.1%
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 Taylorsville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylorsville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Taylorsville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylorsville Elementary
How many students attend Taylorsville Elementary?
Taylorsville Elementary has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville Elementary is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylorsville Elementary?
71.8% of students at Taylorsville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylorsville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Taylorsville Elementary is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylorsville Elementary?
Taylorsville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Taylorsville Elementary rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorsville Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Taylorsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
Is Taylorsville Elementary a good school?
Taylorsville Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of North Carolina 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 Alexander County Schools?
Besides Taylorsville Elementary, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and West Alexander Middle (467 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.
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