Taylor Elementary School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51

321 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Taylor Elementary School is located in Palisade, Colorado, serving as a primary educational pillar within the Mesa County Valley School District 51. Nestled in a community known for its agricultural roots and scenic landscapes, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades, typically focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it emphasizes fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support academic growth and student well-being.

The school is characterized by its dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive culture, often utilizing the unique charm of the Palisade area to enhance the educational experience. Like many schools in the region, Taylor Elementary prioritizes small-community engagement, aiming to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with local values, the school strives to cultivate both academic achievement and a strong sense of community responsibility among its student body.

321

Total Students

21.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	33
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
282 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
33 (10.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone:	(970)254-4870
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	118
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 51