Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Taylor Elementary serves the northern part of Arlington, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.5 miles to the furthest edge.
- 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 530 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#103 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)91%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #103 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
530 students attend Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Taylor Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taylor Elementary School?
Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Taylor Elementary School part of?
Taylor Elementary School is part of Arlington County 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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