Serving 655 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Taylorsville Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylorsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Taylorsville Elementary School's student population of 655 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylorsville Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylorsville Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1267 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
90%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylorsville Elementary School's ranking?
Taylorsville Elementary School is ranked #241 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Taylorsville Elementary School often compared to?
Taylorsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spencer County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Taylorsville Elementary School?
655 students attend Taylorsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Taylorsville Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylorsville Elementary School?
Taylorsville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Taylorsville Elementary School offer ?
Taylorsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylorsville Elementary School part of?
Taylorsville Elementary School is part of Spencer County School District.
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