Edward E. Taylor Elementary

Summary:

Edward E. Taylor Elementary is a public elementary school in Columbia, South Carolina, serving 225 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Richland 01 school district.

Edward E. Taylor Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 87.56% African American and 100% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of South Carolina elementary schools, with academic performance well below state and district averages. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $21,479 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2, the school has struggled to improve student outcomes. Nearby schools like Carver-Lyon Elementary and Logan Elementary demonstrate higher academic performance, suggesting that the challenges at Edward E. Taylor Elementary may be rooted in factors beyond just funding and staffing.

The combination of racial disparities, economic disadvantage, and consistently low academic performance at Edward E. Taylor Elementary points to the need for a comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues. Improving educational opportunities and outcomes for the students at this school will require a deeper understanding of the specific factors contributing to its challenges, as well as a concerted effort by the school, district, and community to implement effective strategies for change.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 McRae Street
       Columbia, SC  29203


(803) 343-2974

District: Richland 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
606th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,479 Help


Students who attend Edward E. Taylor Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Heyward Gibbes Middle
High:    Eau Claire High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  225

Racial breakdown:

African American:
87.6%
Hispanic:
5.3%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edward E. Taylor Elementary ranks worse than 95% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks 25th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87.6%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward E. Taylor Elementary is 13.2, which is the 13th best among 28 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward E. Taylor Elementary is $21,479, which is the 6th highest among 28 elementary schools in the Richland 01 School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edward E. Taylor Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Edward E. Taylor Elementary 606th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Edward E. Taylor Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:


Richland 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Richland 01 53rd of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edward E. Taylor Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Edward E. Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 9.23 521st 542 3.9%
2004 5.60 543rd 550 1.3%
2005 12.36 525th 557 5.7%
2006 5.32 547th 559 2.1%
2007 37.50 402nd 566 29.0%
2008 41.83 376th 577 34.8%
2009 31.79 436th 580 24.8%
2010 20.20 528th 589 10.4%
2011 23.32 506th 597 15.2%
2012 31.76 455th 594 23.4%
2013 31.45 470th 599 21.5%
2014 20.68 556th 630 11.7%
2015 24.51 525th 638 17.7%
2016 34.58 421st 619 32.0%
2017 14.93 576th 639 9.9%
2018 18.85 525th 624 15.9%
2019 14.47 572nd 643 11.0%
2021 12.77 549th 622 11.7%
2022 11.79 564th 625 9.8%
2023 21.74 517th 644 19.7%
2024 9.79 606th 638 5.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward E. Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.12 464th 588 21.1%
2019 23.24 494th 600 17.7%
2021 19.63 486th 580 16.2%
2022 15.02 539th 600 10.2%
2023 32.82 428th 608 29.6%
2024 14.28 550th 599 8.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Edward E. Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.53 442nd 570 22.5%
2019 21.90 474th 588 19.4%
2022 4.44 569th 573 0.7%
2023 10.84 541st 580 6.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Edward E. Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.79 555th 571 2.8%
2019 9.97 555th 590 5.9%
2023 19.46 484th 582 16.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Edward E. Taylor Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.92 209th 412 49.3%
2019 40.56 269th 421 36.1%
2021 41.73 203rd 350 42.0%
2022 29.82 295th 393 24.9%
2023 42.18 218th 394 44.7%
2024 24.36 311th 369 15.7%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edward E. Taylor Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 9 262 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1989 11 286 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1990 10 307 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1991 17 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1992 12 303 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1993 12 306 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1994 12 342 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1995 7 314 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 7 314 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 8 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 4 317 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 4 271 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 3 307 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2001 3 295 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 5 256 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 5 256 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 2 251 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 4 241 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 1 226 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 2 212 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2008 2 246 0 5 0 n/a n/a 1 254
2009 1 249 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2010 0 239 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2011 4 237 0 5 0 0 2 0 248
2012 5 238 0 7 0 0 7 0 257
2013 6 259 0 8 0 0 6 0 279
2014 4 252 0 7 0 0 5 0 268
2015 3 273 0 5 0 0 1 0 282
2016 3 251 0 4 0 0 1 0 259
2017 3 273 1 0 0 0 2 0 279
2018 2 306 1 5 0 0 3 0 317
2019 7 270 1 2 0 1 3 0 284
2020 7 262 1 3 0 0 11 0 284
2021 5 202 1 6 0 0 10 0 224
2022 5 205 0 6 0 0 12 0 228
2023 5 197 0 12 0 0 11 0 225

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 Edward E. Taylor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 274 20.3 13.4 n/a
1989 297 23.5 12.6 n/a
1990 317 22.1 14.3 n/a
1991 314 22.0 14.2 79.6
1992 315 20.9 15.0 89.2
1993 318 21.2 15.0 89
1994 356 23.5 15.1 94.9
1995 321 22.0 14.6 94.7
1996 321 22.0 14.6 94.7
1997 327 21.0 15.6 92
1998 321 22.5 14.3 94.7
1999 277 23.0 12.0 89.2
2000 317 25.0 12.7 90.2
2001 305 24.5 12.4 90.2
2002 267 22.0 12.1 89.5
2003 267 22.0 12.1 89.5
2004 259 23.0 11.3 91.5
2005 250 22.0 11.4 92.8
2006 232 21.0 11.0 90.9
2007 217 37.0 5.9 93.1
2008 254 23.0 11.0 87
2009 253 21.0 12.0 92.9
2010 246 22.5 10.9 94.3
2011 248 22.0 11.2 98.8
2012 257 21.0 12.2 91.1
2013 279 21.0 13.2 94.6
2014 268 22.0 12.1 76.9
2015 282 22.0 12.8 88.3
2016 259 22.0 11.7 100
2017 279 21.0 13.2 100
2018 317 22.0 14.4 100
2019 284 18.0 15.7 100
2020 284 20.0 14.2 100
2021 224 21.0 10.6 100
2022 228 21.0 10.8 100
2023 225 17.0 13.2 100

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 Edward E. Taylor Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 274 20.3 13.4 n/a
1989 297 23.5 12.6 n/a
1990 317 22.1 14.3 n/a
1991 314 22.0 14.2 79.6
1992 315 20.9 15.0 89.2
1993 318 21.2 15.0 89
1994 356 23.5 15.1 94.9
1995 321 22.0 14.6 94.7
1996 321 22.0 14.6 94.7
1997 327 21.0 15.6 92
1998 321 22.5 14.3 94.7
1999 277 23.0 12.0 89.2
2000 317 25.0 12.7 90.2
2001 305 24.5 12.4 90.2
2002 267 22.0 12.1 89.5
2003 267 22.0 12.1 89.5
2004 259 23.0 11.3 91.5
2005 250 22.0 11.4 92.8
2006 232 21.0 11.0 90.9
2007 217 37.0 5.9 93.1
2008 254 23.0 11.0 87
2009 253 21.0 12.0 92.9
2010 246 22.5 10.9 94.3
2011 248 22.0 11.2 98.8
2012 257 21.0 12.2 91.1
2013 279 21.0 13.2 94.6
2014 268 22.0 12.1 76.9
2015 282 22.0 12.8 88.3
2016 259 22.0 11.7 100
2017 279 21.0 13.2 100
2018 317 22.0 14.4 100
2019 284 18.0 15.7 100
2020 284 20.0 14.2 100
2021 224 21.0 10.6 100
2022 228 21.0 10.8 100
2023 225 17.0 13.2 100

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 Edward E. Taylor 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 $886 (6.2%) $540 (3.8%) $1,426 (10.0%) $10,641 (74.8%) $2,153 (15.1%) $12,793 (90.0%) $14,219
2020 $756 (5.1%) $833 (5.6%) $1,589 (10.7%) $11,374 (76.5%) $1,914 (12.9%) $13,288 (89.3%) $14,877
2021 $1,189 (7.5%) $581 (3.7%) $1,770 (11.2%) $12,112 (76.7%) $1,913 (12.1%) $14,025 (88.8%) $15,794
2022 $1,969 (9.0%) $807 (3.7%) $2,776 (12.6%) $16,234 (73.8%) $2,979 (13.5%) $19,212 (87.4%) $21,988
2023 $2,315 (10.8%) $1,979 (9.2%) $4,294 (20.0%) $14,593 (67.9%) $2,592 (12.1%) $17,185 (80.0%) $21,479

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward E. Taylor Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 572nd of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 517th of 644 Elementary schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Edward E. Taylor Elementary)38.142.3
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)41.445
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Edward E. Taylor Elementary)38.150
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)45.543.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Edward E. Taylor Elementary)20.915.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade Science (Richland 01)4333
 10%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Edward E. Taylor Elementary)2537
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)44.446.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Edward E. Taylor Elementary)14.615.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)35.732.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Edward E. Taylor Elementary)23.940
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Richland 01)35.344.2
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4155.2
 14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Edward E. Taylor Elementary)19.637.2
 17.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Richland 01)33.431.2
 2.2%
   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 Students284225
 20.8%
African American270197
 27%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic212
 500%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White75
 28.6%
Two or More Races311
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Edward E. Taylor Elementary are 88% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.

Students who attend Edward E. Taylor Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heyward Gibbes Middle
High : Eau Claire High

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Edward E. Taylor Elementary.

Edward E. Taylor Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.0% of South Carolina elementary schools.


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