Taylor Elementary School

Summary:

Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palisade, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 321. The school is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, which is ranked 52 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taylor Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 55.7% of Taylor Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 41.1% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 50.4% of Taylor Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 31.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 48% was also significantly higher than the district's 34.3% and the state's 37.9%. Taylor Elementary has a predominantly white student population (87.85%) and a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (33.02% receive free or reduced-price lunch).

When compared to nearby schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51, Taylor Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Taylor Elementary had 50.4% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 41.5% for the highest-performing nearby school, Independence Academy. Taylor Elementary also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.85%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations, such as Nisley Elementary School, which is 52.72% white, 38.11% Hispanic, and 2.87% African American.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 689 Brentwood Dr
       Palisade, CO  81526-8645


(970) 254-4870

District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

SchoolDigger Rank:
250th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,784 Help


Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mount Garfield Middle School
High:    Palisade High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
10.3%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taylor Elementary School ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.99. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Taylor Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Elementary School is $14,784, which is the 9th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Elementary School 250th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Taylor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa County Valley School District No. 51:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 52nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taylor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.33 183rd 808 77.4%
2005 74.91 214th 823 74.0%
2006 63.46 337th 829 59.3%
2007 75.42 197th 852 76.9%
2008 63.53 329th 849 61.2%
2009 69.65 273rd 872 68.7%
2010 57.17 438th 925 52.6%
2011 56.07 450th 935 51.9%
2012 57.12 430th 935 54.0%
2013 60.21 399th 954 58.2%
2014 71.27 260th 962 73.0%
2015 48.79 436th 938 53.5%
2016 40.03 512th 914 44.0%
2017 52.34 391st 929 57.9%
2018 35.25 565th 917 38.4%
2019 53.86 412th 965 57.3%
2021 52.06 367th 710 48.3%
2022 52.90 408th 921 55.7%
2023 56.43 375th 933 59.8%
2024 70.99 250th 943 73.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.10 234th 308 24.0%
2019 67.81 69th 332 79.2%
2022 67.98 41st 203 79.8%
2023 76.84 43rd 265 83.8%
2024 55.60 145th 365 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.71 485th 690 29.7%
2019 51.49 340th 758 55.1%
2021 35.10 274th 351 21.9%
2022 44.53 323rd 595 45.7%
2023 54.53 277th 642 56.9%
2024 67.15 205th 684 70.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.67 444th 693 35.9%
2019 42.65 407th 764 46.7%
2021 51.16 209th 352 40.6%
2022 43.72 321st 594 46.0%
2023 38.23 387th 649 40.4%
2024 55.92 286th 683 58.1%
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Rank History for White students at Taylor Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.00 354th 596 40.6%
2023 27.78 411th 525 21.7%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Taylor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 502 1 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1989 523 1 3 30 3 n/a n/a 0 560
1990 531 1 6 15 4 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 554 1 7 19 5 n/a n/a 0 586
1992 553 0 9 23 5 n/a n/a 0 590
1993 533 0 7 33 7 n/a n/a 0 580
1994 534 0 6 39 6 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 527 3 3 47 10 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 527 3 3 47 10 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 508 2 3 39 11 n/a n/a 0 563
1998 480 1 3 31 9 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 442 3 3 22 11 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 419 1 3 24 5 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 391 6 4 46 7 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 353 4 3 54 17 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 353 4 3 54 17 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 347 5 2 59 6 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 350 6 3 57 7 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 346 6 3 58 7 n/a n/a 0 420
2007 328 9 1 63 12 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 305 8 0 56 8 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 334 3 0 70 4 n/a n/a 0 411
2010 317 4 3 73 4 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 337 3 0 72 2 0 8 0 422
2012 326 2 0 73 2 0 14 0 417
2013 314 4 0 61 5 1 20 0 405
2014 346 3 0 54 2 0 19 0 424
2015 319 1 0 53 0 0 22 0 395
2016 314 1 1 53 1 0 19 0 389
2017 334 1 0 60 2 1 17 0 415
2018 349 1 0 55 2 2 13 0 422
2019 326 1 0 53 1 0 16 0 397
2020 294 2 0 48 3 0 14 0 361
2021 286 0 0 39 0 0 11 0 336
2022 298 0 0 36 0 2 10 0 346
2023 282 0 0 33 0 1 5 0 321

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taylor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 24.5 21.8 n/a
1989 560 25.5 21.9 24.6
1990 557 26.5 21.0 23.9
1991 586 26.6 22.0 25.9
1992 590 27.3 21.6 23.2
1993 580 27.0 21.5 28.8
1994 585 28.3 20.7 23.6
1995 590 28.2 21.0 38.5
1996 590 28.2 21.0 38.5
1997 563 27.5 20.5 40.1
1998 524 28.0 18.7 27.5
1999 481 23.9 20.1 25.2
2000 452 21.6 20.9 36.3
2001 454 22.8 19.9 41.2
2002 431 24.5 17.6 43.6
2003 431 24.5 17.6 43.6
2004 419 23.8 17.6 41.3
2005 423 23.7 17.8 45.2
2006 420 22.0 19.1 41.4
2007 413 22.5 18.4 36.8
2008 377 22.0 17.1 39
2009 411 22.2 18.5 37.7
2010 401 21.8 18.3 44.1
2011 422 21.0 20.0 43.4
2012 417 20.2 20.5 48.2
2013 405 20.5 19.7 46.9
2014 424 22.0 19.2 46.5
2015 395 24.0 16.4 48.1
2016 389 24.0 16.2 46.8
2017 415 23.5 17.6 53.7
2018 422 23.5 17.9 46
2019 397 22.9 17.2 45.3
2020 361 24.6 14.6 38.5
2021 336 22.4 14.9 45.5
2022 346 20.9 16.5 37.3
2023 321 21.7 14.7 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taylor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 535 24.5 21.8 n/a
1989 560 25.5 21.9 24.6
1990 557 26.5 21.0 23.9
1991 586 26.6 22.0 25.9
1992 590 27.3 21.6 23.2
1993 580 27.0 21.5 28.8
1994 585 28.3 20.7 23.6
1995 590 28.2 21.0 38.5
1996 590 28.2 21.0 38.5
1997 563 27.5 20.5 40.1
1998 524 28.0 18.7 27.5
1999 481 23.9 20.1 25.2
2000 452 21.6 20.9 36.3
2001 454 22.8 19.9 41.2
2002 431 24.5 17.6 43.6
2003 431 24.5 17.6 43.6
2004 419 23.8 17.6 41.3
2005 423 23.7 17.8 45.2
2006 420 22.0 19.1 41.4
2007 413 22.5 18.4 36.8
2008 377 22.0 17.1 39
2009 411 22.2 18.5 37.7
2010 401 21.8 18.3 44.1
2011 422 21.0 20.0 43.4
2012 417 20.2 20.5 48.2
2013 405 20.5 19.7 46.9
2014 424 22.0 19.2 46.5
2015 395 24.0 16.4 48.1
2016 389 24.0 16.2 46.8
2017 415 23.5 17.6 53.7
2018 422 23.5 17.9 46
2019 397 22.9 17.2 45.3
2020 361 24.6 14.6 38.5
2021 336 22.4 14.9 45.5
2022 346 20.9 16.5 37.3
2023 321 21.7 14.7 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylor Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,800
2020 $14,544
2021 $13,155
2022 $13,258
2023 $14,784

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 412th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 375th of 933 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)52.443.5
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)32.937.4
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)38.152.2
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)31.838.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)48.444.4
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)4239.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)23.125.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)22.928.4
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Taylor Elementary School)42.238.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)2832.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)57.856
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)41.146.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)35.942.9
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)23.536.4
 12.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)52.948
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)3639.2
 3.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Taylor Elementary School)32.339.6
 7.3%
   All Grades Math (Mesa County Valley School District No. 51)24.429.1
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397321
 19.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic5333
 37.7%
Pacific Islander01
White326282
 13.5%
Two or More Races165
 68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.3%33%
 12.3%


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Taylor Elementary School ranks 250th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Taylor Elementary School are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount Garfield Middle School
High : Palisade High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Taylor Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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