- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Taylorsville Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 370009000030 · Taylorsville, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 17.2:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
Taylorsville Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Taylorsville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- Bethlehem Elem 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- Hiddenite Elem 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- This school 241
Taylorsville Elementary
241 students
What this shows Taylorsville Elementary reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylorsville Elementary compares
Taylorsville Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~241 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.