Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Taylor Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)82%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
5%
22%
White
66%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Taylor Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Innovation Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
513 students attend Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Taylor Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylor Elementary School part of?
Taylor Elementary School is part of Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Taylor Elementary School located?
Taylor Elementary School is located in the Donaldson Run neighborhood of Arlington, VA.
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