Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylor Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Snowflake, AZ, covering an area of approximately 189 square miles, where families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 10.9 miles, with the furthest edge being 17.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Taylor Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
15%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lobos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
269 students attend Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Taylor Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor Elementary School part of?
Taylor Elementary School is part of Snowflake Unified District (4391).
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