Taylor Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-3500
- Taylor Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Taylor Elementary School's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 254 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Taylor Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Taylor Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #543 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 34% |
| Black | 7% | 5% |
| White | 60% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Taylor Elementary School is Community Prep Charter School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is North Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs North Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 677 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719)328-2400 0.5 6-8 677 - Colorado Springs Steele Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 297 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-4700 0.6 K-5 297 - Colorado Springs Galileo School Of Math And Science Grades: 6-8 | 498 students
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1600 North Union Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-2200 0.8 6-8 498 - Colorado Springs Mann Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 485 students
0.9 miles
1001 East Van Buren Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-2300 0.9 6-8 485 - Colorado Springs Stratton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 339 students
0.9 miles
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-3400 0.9 PK-5 339
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