Taylor Elementary School

Summary:

Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kokomo, Indiana, serving 513 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Kokomo School Corporation, which is ranked 298 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Taylor Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (62.77%) compared to nearby schools, it faces significant challenges. The school has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 3.4% in 2020-2021 to 30.5% in 2022-2023, much higher than the state average. Academically, Taylor Elementary's ILEARN test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 20.67% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 38.6% for 3rd grade and 41.8% for 4th grade. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.45% to 77.78% over the past few years, indicating significant economic challenges among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Western Intermediate School, which is 6.63 miles away, Taylor Elementary stands out as one of the lower-performing schools in the region, with significantly higher ILEARN test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Taylor Elementary's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 850 out of 1,027 Indiana elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 787 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend in the school's academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

5500 Wea Dr
Kokomo, IN 46902

(765) 453-3800

District: Taylor Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
787^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,544

Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Taylor Middle School
High:	Taylor High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.8%

African American:

15.2%

Two or more races:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Taylor Elementary School ranks worse than 77.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.38. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Taylor Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (62.8%), African American (15.2%), two or more races (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Taylor Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Elementary School is $8,544.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Taylor Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Taylor Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Community School Corp 293^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Taylor Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2015	15.26	936^th	1040	10.0%
2016	27.24	841^st	1046	19.6%
2017	21.82	865^th	1033	16.3%
2018	22.73	850^th	1027	17.2%
2019	15.74	894^th	1031	13.3%
2021	15.77	847^th	1016	16.6%
2022	18.07	837^th	1020	17.9%
2023	19.15	825^th	1016	18.8%
2024	22.38	787^th	1010	22.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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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	557	6	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	572
1989	546	8	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	560
1990	530	8	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	548
1991	517	10	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
1992	520	9	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	536
1993	491	13	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	509
1994	505	14	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	524
1995	439	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	454
1996	439	11	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	454
1997	428	11	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	447
1998	453	23	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	477
1999	485	19	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
2000	377	13	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2001	398	14	1	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	421
2002	328	22	5	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	370
2003	328	22	5	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	370
2004	336	20	4	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	373
2005	439	28	4	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	487
2006	409	25	2	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	450
2007	358	24	5	15	7	n/a	n/a	22	431
2008	301	20	4	14	2	n/a	n/a	28	369
2009	349	20	9	16	6	n/a	n/a	34	434
2010	358	17	8	12	4	n/a	n/a	37	436
2011	344	15	5	12	1	0	40	0	417
2012	344	9	6	14	1	0	42	0	416
2013	325	15	4	20	1	0	26	0	391
2014	326	17	2	23	1	0	23	0	392
2015	439	25	7	25	1	0	50	0	547
2016	391	31	6	30	1	0	64	0	523
2017	455	44	9	30	1	0	72	0	611
2018	459	48	7	45	1	0	68	0	628
2019	458	72	7	39	0	0	81	0	657
2020	377	72	6	30	0	0	78	0	563
2021	343	74	4	31	0	0	72	0	524
2022	362	72	4	41	1	0	70	0	550
2023	322	78	3	41	1	0	68	0	513

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

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	572	28.6	20.0	13.8
1989	560	29.6	18.9	14.1
1990	548	29.6	18.5	13.1
1991	536	29.1	18.4	14.2
1992	536	n/a	n/a	24.1
1993	509	30.0	17.0	24.6
1994	524	29.9	17.5	32.3
1995	454	28.4	16.0	23.1
1996	454	28.4	16.0	23.1
1997	447	28.7	15.6	25.6
1998	477	29.7	16.1	24.3
1999	511	29.8	17.1	30.1
2000	396	26.6	14.9	31.6
2001	421	25.5	16.5	37.8
2002	370	23.5	15.7	46.5
2003	370	23.5	15.7	46.5
2004	373	30.3	12.3	48
2005	487	30.8	15.8	43.1
2006	450	25.5	17.6	33.6
2007	431	n/a	n/a	44.5
2008	369	22.6	16.3	42.8
2009	434	23.6	18.4	48.5
2010	436	27.3	15.9	56.1
2011	417	26.1	15.9	55.6
2012	416	23.2	17.9	50
2013	391	21.5	18.1	59.8
2014	392	22.5	17.3	57.7
2015	547	27.0	20.2	56.9
2016	523	n/a	n/a	61.8
2017	611	30.8	19.8	55.8
2018	628	31.8	19.7	63.4
2019	657	36.0	18.2	63.6
2020	563	30.0	18.7	67.7
2021	524	28.0	18.7	65.5
2022	550	25.5	21.5	49.5
2023	513	26.0	19.7	77.8

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	572	28.6	20.0	13.8
1989	560	29.6	18.9	14.1
1990	548	29.6	18.5	13.1
1991	536	29.1	18.4	14.2
1992	536	n/a	n/a	24.1
1993	509	30.0	17.0	24.6
1994	524	29.9	17.5	32.3
1995	454	28.4	16.0	23.1
1996	454	28.4	16.0	23.1
1997	447	28.7	15.6	25.6
1998	477	29.7	16.1	24.3
1999	511	29.8	17.1	30.1
2000	396	26.6	14.9	31.6
2001	421	25.5	16.5	37.8
2002	370	23.5	15.7	46.5
2003	370	23.5	15.7	46.5
2004	373	30.3	12.3	48
2005	487	30.8	15.8	43.1
2006	450	25.5	17.6	33.6
2007	431	n/a	n/a	44.5
2008	369	22.6	16.3	42.8
2009	434	23.6	18.4	48.5
2010	436	27.3	15.9	56.1
2011	417	26.1	15.9	55.6
2012	416	23.2	17.9	50
2013	391	21.5	18.1	59.8
2014	392	22.5	17.3	57.7
2015	547	27.0	20.2	56.9
2016	523	n/a	n/a	61.8
2017	611	30.8	19.8	55.8
2018	628	31.8	19.7	63.4
2019	657	36.0	18.2	63.6
2020	563	30.0	18.7	67.7
2021	524	28.0	18.7	65.5
2022	550	25.5	21.5	49.5
2023	513	26.0	19.7	77.8

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$457 (6.3%)	$6,785 (93.7%)	$7,242
2020	$510 (6.7%)	$7,078 (93.3%)	$7,588
2021	$791 (9.9%)	$7,223 (90.1%)	$8,014
2022	$1,027 (12.0%)	$7,516 (88.0%)	$8,544

Data source: Indiana 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 894^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 825^th of 1016 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)	16.8	20.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Community School Corp)	16.8	20.3	3.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)	25.3	31.7	6.4%
3rd Grade Math (Taylor Community School Corp)	25.3	31.7	6.4%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Elementary School)	27.1	24.2	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylor Community School Corp)	27.1	24.2	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)	28.2	25.3	3%
4th Grade Math (Taylor Community School Corp)	28.2	25.3	3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Taylor Elementary School)	28.2	16.2	12%
4th Grade Science (Taylor Community School Corp)	28.2	16.2	12%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	657	513	21.9%
African American	72	78	8.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	39	41	5.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	458	322	29.7%
Two or More Races	81	68	16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.6%	77.8%	14.2%

Schools Near Taylor Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5500 Wea Dr	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Taylor Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 453-3800	513	26	19.7	77.8%	322 (62.8%)	78 (15.2%)	41 (8.0%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (13.3%)	22.4	787^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.1%		19.2	825^th of 1016 public elementary schools	18.8%	38	21.1	20.3		20.7	30.6	36.7		33.8		$8,544	$1,027	$7,516
Maple Crest STEM Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 W Lincoln Rd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(765) 455-8080	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	71.4	279^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.4%					(n/a)	35.3	55.6		45.7	64.7	61.1		62.9
Boulevard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 W Blvd	Kokomo	46902	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8070	378	23	16.8	57.4%	230 (60.8%)	39 (10.3%)	41 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	66 (17.5%)	42.4	598^th of 1010 public elementary schools	40.8%		39.9	634^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.6%	36	30.0	44.4	26.8	33.1	46.0	48.9	28.6	40.4	30.4	$10,315	$2,504	$7,811
Elwood Haynes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	910 S Cooper	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7050	611	37	16.7	87.7%	259 (42.4%)	168 (27.5%)	46 (7.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (21.4%)	7.3	965^th of 1010 public elementary schools	4.5%		9.5	923^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	9.2%	42	5.8	13.0	9.6	9.3	21.2	13.3	11.5	15.4	5.9	$12,448	$5,546	$6,902
Sycamore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 E Sycamore	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7090	401	28	14.5	74.6%	179 (44.6%)	111 (27.7%)	17 (4.2%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (20.4%)	31.1	722^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	28.5%		28.7	742^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	27.0%	20	29.1	29.4	29.3	29.3	38.9	28.9	27.6	31.7	26.3	$10,876	$2,781	$8,095
Pettit Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 W Havens	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7075	241	20	11.8	85.5%	149 (61.8%)	44 (18.3%)	16 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.3%)	9.3	940^th of 1010 public elementary schools	6.9%		12.4	888^th of 1016 public elementary schools	12.6%	52	8.3	15.5	12.3	11.8	18.1	22.4	13.7	17.7	8.2	$12,652	$4,387	$8,265
Lafayette Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 N Korby St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7060	434	27	16.0	73.7%	265 (61.1%)	67 (15.4%)	25 (5.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (17.1%)	31.3	718^th of 1010 public elementary schools	28.9%		38.1	654^th of 1016 public elementary schools	35.6%	64	20.3	30.4	31.8	27.2	39.1	39.3	31.8	36.7	19.7	$10,353	$2,336	$8,017
Tri Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2115 W 500 N	Sharpsville	46068	Tipton County	Tri-Central Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 963-5885	377	25	15.3	45.4%	346 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.0%)	54.2	478^th of 1010 public elementary schools	52.7%		54.9	479^th of 1016 public elementary schools	52.9%	1	29.0	40.0	56.3	42.0	35.5	30.9	46.9	38.1	51.6	$8,826	$634	$8,192
Wallace Elementary School	Public	K-5	2326 W Jefferson St	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 455-8000	398	21	19.4	46.7%	243 (61.1%)	45 (11.3%)	27 (6.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (20.1%)	69.2	304^th of 1010 public elementary schools	69.9%		67.5	335^th of 1016 public elementary schools	67.0%	31	39.1	37.1	71.4	48.4	51.6	46.8	64.3	53.9	64.3	$9,799	$1,739	$8,060
Bon Air Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2800 Apperson Way N	Kokomo	46901	Howard County	Kokomo School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 454-7030	232	17	13.3	82.8%	133 (57.3%)	43 (18.5%)	19 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (15.9%)								(n/a)										$13,130	$4,166	$8,964

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Elementary School

What district is Taylor Elementary School in?

Taylor Community School Corp

What is the racial makeup of Taylor Elementary School?

Students at Taylor Elementary School are 63% White, 15% African American, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic.

How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Taylor Elementary School.

Is Taylor Elementary School a good school?

Taylor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Taylor Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Taylor Middle School
High : Taylor High School

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