Serving 382 students in grades 2-3, John C Tayloe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1876 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)45%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
43%
24%
White
26%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John C Tayloe Elementary School's ranking?
John C Tayloe Elementary School is ranked #1876 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend John C Tayloe Elementary School?
382 students attend John C Tayloe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of John C Tayloe Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John C Tayloe Elementary School?
John C Tayloe Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does John C Tayloe Elementary School offer ?
John C Tayloe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John C Tayloe Elementary School part of?
John C Tayloe Elementary School is part of Beaufort County Schools.
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