Enrollment
661
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, KY
Taylorsville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taylorsville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210549002018
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylorsville Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylorsville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Taylorsville, KY.
School address
District: Spencer County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210549002018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.9%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylorsville Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylorsville Elementary School
Taylorsville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Taylorsville, Kentucky, enrolling 661 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Among 383 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 661 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Taylorsville's public schools, it stands alongside Spencer County Elementary School (801 students): Taylorsville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students) and Spencer County Elementary School (801 students) alongside Taylorsville 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 Taylorsville Elementary School compares
Taylorsville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▼ 22% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,199
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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 661 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Taylorsville Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spencer County, which includes Taylorsville Elementary School.
$11,199
Per student
-15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.3%
State 53.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer County Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillview Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylorsville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Taylorsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylorsville Elementary School
How many students attend Taylorsville Elementary School?
Taylorsville Elementary School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylorsville Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taylorsville Elementary School?
45.9% of students at Taylorsville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylorsville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taylorsville Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylorsville Elementary School?
Taylorsville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 School rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorsville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Taylorsville, KY. 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 School a good school?
Taylorsville Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Kentucky 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 Spencer County?
Besides Taylorsville Elementary School, Spencer County also operates Spencer County High School (986 students), Spencer County Elementary School (801 students), and Spencer County Middle School (690 students). See the Spencer County district page for the complete list.
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