Taylors Elementary

Summary:

Taylors Elementary is a public elementary school in Taylors, South Carolina, serving 764 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Greenville 01 School District, which is ranked 14th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Taylors Elementary has a diverse student population, with 56.68% White, 16.1% African American, 18.32% Hispanic, 2.09% Asian, and 6.54% two or more races. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with some variations across grade levels and subject areas. However, Taylors Elementary has shown strong performance for its African American and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% and top 30% of South Carolina elementary schools, respectively. The school's performance for its English Language Learner (ELL) and Gifted and Talented student subgroups has been relatively lower, ranking in the bottom half of the state.

Taylors Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby schools in the Greenville 01 district, such as Buena Vista Elementary, Summit Drive Elementary, and Pelham Road Elementary, which have higher overall rankings and academic achievement levels. The school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 48.37% in 2021-2022 to 69.76% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of students from low-income families. Taylors Elementary's increased per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to providing a quality educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 809 Reid School Road
       Taylors, SC  29687


(864) 355-7450

District: Greenville 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
224th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,720 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  771

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.8%
Hispanic:
20.5%
African American:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taylors Elementary ranks better than 64.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 33rd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.49. (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 Student population at Taylors Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), Hispanic (20.5%), African American (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylors Elementary is 15.2. 32 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylors Elementary is $10,720. 34 elementary schools in the Greenville 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylors Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylors Elementary 224th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Taylors Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greenville 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenville 01 14th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Taylors Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.89 71st 542 86.9%
2004 75.81 123rd 550 77.6%
2005 70.82 147th 557 73.6%
2006 63.59 217th 559 61.2%
2007 53.37 286th 566 49.5%
2008 64.43 206th 577 64.3%
2009 62.32 225th 580 61.2%
2010 62.54 214th 589 63.7%
2011 65.90 197th 597 67.0%
2012 66.29 203rd 594 65.8%
2013 62.61 235th 599 60.8%
2014 67.32 200th 630 68.3%
2015 60.73 214th 638 66.5%
2016 66.90 190th 619 69.3%
2017 61.71 229th 639 64.2%
2018 66.90 190th 624 69.6%
2019 74.79 147th 643 77.1%
2021 67.80 187th 622 69.9%
2022 74.81 154th 625 75.4%
2023 69.05 193rd 644 70.0%
2024 63.49 224th 638 64.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.52 5th 82 93.9%
2024 34.50 47th 79 40.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.10 144th 588 75.5%
2019 75.23 117th 600 80.5%
2021 73.17 130th 580 77.6%
2022 77.22 111th 600 81.5%
2023 66.60 181st 608 70.2%
2024 59.83 235th 599 60.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.38 198th 570 65.3%
2019 67.06 188th 588 68.0%
2021 64.94 189th 554 65.9%
2022 66.49 186th 573 67.5%
2023 66.09 192nd 580 66.9%
2024 61.56 212th 565 62.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.84 35th 161 78.3%
2019 81.50 25th 189 86.8%
2021 47.09 58th 122 52.5%
2022 55.83 67th 151 55.6%
2024 42.73 82nd 143 42.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.89 98th 147 33.3%
2022 68.47 41st 109 62.4%
2024 43.01 64th 82 22.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.59 182nd 571 68.1%
2019 77.75 119th 590 79.8%
2021 65.59 172nd 561 69.3%
2022 76.00 132nd 579 77.2%
2023 66.71 182nd 582 68.7%
2024 61.24 217th 568 61.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.93 85th 412 79.4%
2019 75.34 71st 421 83.1%
2022 75.55 70th 393 82.2%
2023 95.29 10th 394 97.5%
2024 71.30 73rd 369 80.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.32 25th 104 76.0%
2022 63.98 39th 115 66.1%
2023 56.20 49th 115 57.4%
2024 42.02 64th 115 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Taylors Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.62 231st 457 49.5%
2019 66.52 155th 472 67.2%
2021 56.08 198th 439 54.9%
2022 59.42 189th 455 58.5%
2023 57.94 204th 463 55.9%
2024 63.62 170th 441 61.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, February 10, 2019

Open Quote I have been a parent of Taylors elementary for the past 7 Years. While I originally thought this school was the best school to send my children to, I finally can disagree. I have watched the desire for student success dwindle as the Hunger for school recognition and awards increased. They are very happy and show off when they win. But are our children's future at risk because of it? The fences outside the playground are filled with advertisements from "funding partners". Showing us that our children are now up for sale. Upon entering the "no tolerance bullying" grounds, I can say that all of my Taylors children were bullied throughout their time there. The teachers remind you how test scores are imperative and treat the impact this has on students as a home issue. It is increasingly difficult to talk with administration, and the new assistant principal has no problem raising her voice to parents in front of students. Regardless of many attempts to work with administration and the county superintendent, it's becoming more and more obvious that my children would be better served by a less "decorated" education facility. Seeing the confidence gained by young relatives attending other schools (and ultimately a better overall attitude towards education) it's obvious Taylors has fallen short on long term student success. I have a child who has since advanced to middle school. The compassion for humanity and education has brought her hopefulness for the education system back. A lesson she did not learn at Taylors where she felt obligated to do well so that her school could get recognition. I would urge the faculty and staff to remember that they are centered in an ever growing lower income community and are putting these already at risk students at further risk of overall failure. With a 55 rate of students eligible for free lunch, I would imagine this should be obvious. Attendance is seen as a contest VS an clear flaw in the system. The attendance clerk makes children feel belittled. The school lunches are not community conscious. And many children opt to not eat lunch at all with the given choices. Parents are treated as if they are uneducated and incapable of making appropiate decisions for their child's future. And decide early on in the school year whether a child will pass or fail. Parents are constantly pressured to provide the school with funding for meaningless things. A new playground but what about extra tutors and mentors? I am beyond dissapointed in this school and plan to remove my current from this sinking ship before they lose faith in the education system altogether. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Open Quote Love the school and teachers! They absolutely care about the kids.. My son had issues with reading and Mrs. Griffith is wonderful! He reads better and clearly! Love the administrators as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Taylors Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 569 186 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1989 553 196 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1990 531 207 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1991 545 177 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1992 555 155 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1993 584 155 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1994 590 159 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 761
1995 580 154 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1996 580 154 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1997 584 154 9 15 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1998 578 152 11 19 0 n/a n/a 0 760
1999 586 171 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 786
2000 598 174 7 20 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2001 557 204 5 25 0 n/a n/a 0 791
2002 499 203 2 37 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2003 499 203 2 37 1 n/a n/a 0 742
2004 462 167 5 35 0 n/a n/a 3 672
2005 433 178 7 45 3 n/a n/a 5 671
2006 389 164 11 57 3 n/a n/a 4 628
2007 402 179 8 72 3 n/a n/a 0 664
2008 416 187 12 77 2 n/a n/a 4 698
2009 436 184 14 81 2 n/a n/a 12 729
2010 447 192 20 73 6 n/a n/a 11 749
2011 427 141 17 77 1 0 54 0 717
2012 460 147 18 66 0 0 48 0 739
2013 423 144 20 71 0 3 47 0 708
2014 442 151 22 101 4 0 53 0 773
2015 454 149 19 103 5 1 45 0 776
2016 450 160 14 96 5 1 43 0 769
2017 462 151 15 92 4 1 50 0 775
2018 451 142 13 93 5 3 47 0 754
2019 462 133 10 91 4 0 55 0 755
2020 457 121 12 91 5 4 50 0 740
2021 426 121 11 93 1 1 48 0 701
2022 451 132 17 114 1 2 48 0 765
2023 433 123 16 140 1 1 50 0 764
2024 415 141 9 158 1 1 46 0 771

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taylors Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 43.3 17.5 n/a
1989 754 40.1 18.8 n/a
1990 741 41.9 17.6 n/a
1991 731 41.3 17.6 15.2
1992 718 40.2 17.8 15.6
1993 747 40.0 18.7 15.1
1994 761 39.7 19.2 13.4
1995 751 37.0 20.3 16
1996 751 37.0 20.3 16
1997 762 40.0 19.1 15
1998 760 42.5 17.9 18.6
1999 786 43.0 18.3 24.8
2000 799 46.0 17.4 25
2001 791 45.0 17.6 28.8
2002 742 43.3 17.1 32.2
2003 742 43.3 17.1 32.2
2004 672 38.8 17.3 32.9
2005 671 39.5 17.0 39.9
2006 628 35.8 17.5 41.2
2007 664 56.0 11.9 45
2008 698 42.5 16.4 47.3
2009 729 47.5 15.3 49.8
2010 749 42.4 17.6 54.7
2011 717 37.0 19.3 54.1
2012 739 42.0 17.5 51.3
2013 708 39.0 18.1 53
2014 773 41.8 18.4 49.8
2015 776 44.0 17.6 51.2
2016 769 46.0 16.7 52.3
2017 775 46.4 16.7 50.6
2018 754 43.8 17.2 43.6
2019 755 44.6 16.9 44.4
2020 740 46.9 15.7 44.1
2021 701 37.6 18.6 55.1
2022 765 47.4 16.1 48.4
2023 764 48.8 15.6 69.8
2024 771 50.7 15.2 64.1

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 Taylors Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 43.3 17.5 n/a
1989 754 40.1 18.8 n/a
1990 741 41.9 17.6 n/a
1991 731 41.3 17.6 15.2
1992 718 40.2 17.8 15.6
1993 747 40.0 18.7 15.1
1994 761 39.7 19.2 13.4
1995 751 37.0 20.3 16
1996 751 37.0 20.3 16
1997 762 40.0 19.1 15
1998 760 42.5 17.9 18.6
1999 786 43.0 18.3 24.8
2000 799 46.0 17.4 25
2001 791 45.0 17.6 28.8
2002 742 43.3 17.1 32.2
2003 742 43.3 17.1 32.2
2004 672 38.8 17.3 32.9
2005 671 39.5 17.0 39.9
2006 628 35.8 17.5 41.2
2007 664 56.0 11.9 45
2008 698 42.5 16.4 47.3
2009 729 47.5 15.3 49.8
2010 749 42.4 17.6 54.7
2011 717 37.0 19.3 54.1
2012 739 42.0 17.5 51.3
2013 708 39.0 18.1 53
2014 773 41.8 18.4 49.8
2015 776 44.0 17.6 51.2
2016 769 46.0 16.7 52.3
2017 775 46.4 16.7 50.6
2018 754 43.8 17.2 43.6
2019 755 44.6 16.9 44.4
2020 740 46.9 15.7 44.1
2021 701 37.6 18.6 55.1
2022 765 47.4 16.1 48.4
2023 764 48.8 15.6 69.8
2024 771 50.7 15.2 64.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylors Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $189 (2.2%) $39 (0.5%) $228 (2.7%) $7,370 (87.2%) $858 (10.1%) $8,228 (97.3%) $8,456
2020 $320 (3.8%) $302 (3.6%) $622 (7.3%) $7,364 (86.6%) $519 (6.1%) $7,883 (92.7%) $8,505
2021 $481 (4.9%) $257 (2.6%) $738 (7.6%) $8,376 (86.0%) $623 (6.4%) $8,998 (92.4%) $9,736
2022 $1,179 (11.7%) $341 (3.4%) $1,520 (15.0%) $8,101 (80.2%) $482 (4.8%) $8,584 (85.0%) $10,103
2023 $914 (8.5%) $765 (7.1%) $1,679 (15.7%) $8,496 (79.3%) $545 (5.1%) $9,041 (84.3%) $10,720

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Taylors Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 644 Elementary schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taylors Elementary)55.451.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)60.262
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Taylors Elementary)58.151.4
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)68.564.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Taylors Elementary)77.869
 8.8%
   4th Grade Science (Greenville 01)63.960.2
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taylors Elementary)64.170
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)62.666.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Taylors Elementary)64.156.6
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)63.557.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Taylors Elementary)47.164
 16.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenville 01)52.764.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Taylors Elementary)52.252.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenville 01)57.257.6
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)45.444.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students755764
 1.2%
African American133123
 7.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian1016
 60%
Hispanic91140
 53.8%
Pacific Islander01
White462433
 6.3%
Two or More Races5550
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.4%69.8%
 25.4%


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Taylors Elementary ranks 224th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Taylors Elementary are 54% White, 20% Hispanic, 18% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 771 students attended Taylors Elementary.


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