Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Clarence Randall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarence Randall Elementary School serves the northern part of Taylor, MI, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarence Randall Elementary School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Clarence Randall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clarence Randall Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2509 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarence Randall Elementary School's ranking?
Clarence Randall Elementary School is ranked #2509 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Clarence Randall Elementary School often compared to?
Clarence Randall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kinyon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Clarence Randall Elementary School?
492 students attend Clarence Randall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Clarence Randall Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarence Randall Elementary School?
Clarence Randall Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Clarence Randall Elementary School offer ?
Clarence Randall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarence Randall Elementary School part of?
Clarence Randall Elementary School is part of Taylor School District.
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