Taylor Elementary School

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Taylor Elementary School, located at 5500 Wea Dr in Kokomo, Indiana, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Taylor Community School Corporation. Situated in a suburban setting, the school focuses on establishing a foundational academic environment for students in the early stages of their educational journey. As part of a district known for its tight-knit community feel, the school aims to balance rigorous instruction with personal development, prioritizing the social and emotional growth of its young learners.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and educators. By utilizing a standard elementary curriculum, Taylor Elementary emphasizes essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. The facility serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, maintaining a consistent focus on school spirit, student achievement, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the Taylor district.

513

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taylor Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	41
Black	78
Asian	3
Two or More	68
American Indian	1

White
322 (62.8 %)
Black
78 (15.2 %)
Two or More
68 (13.3 %)
Hispanic
41 (8.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Taylor Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)453-3800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 45

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taylor Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	99
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taylor Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	49.3%
Male	260	50.7%

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