Taylor Elementary School

9865 Gillespie Dr
Plano, TX 75025
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10/
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Top 5%
Serving 744 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 5% in TX
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : Taylor Elementary serves the southeast part of Plano, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Taylor Elementary School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
744 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
School Motto
Mission One Village * Every Child

School Rankings

Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#194 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

79%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

82%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
69%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Black
9%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

White
11%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
89%
0.50

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
9.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Taylor Elementary School is ranked #194 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Taylor Elementary School often compared to?
Taylor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skaggs Elementary School, Borchardt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?
744 students attend Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taylor Elementary School students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taylor Elementary School part of?
Taylor Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • : 82% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : Taylor Elementary serves the southeast part of Plano, TX, covering an attendance area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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