Taylor County Elementary School

Taylor County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Perry, Florida, serving 552 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Based on the data provided, the school has consistently ranked in the lower half of Taylor County elementary schools, with a 1 or 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

One of the key concerns at Taylor County Elementary School is the extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 54.7% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. The nearby Taylor County Primary School and Taylor County Pre-K also have high chronic absenteeism rates, indicating a broader issue in the community. Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across grades 3-5.

Another factor that stands out is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.7% to 80.62% at Taylor County Elementary School, as well as the nearby schools. This suggests that the community faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the academic struggles and high absenteeism rates. Despite the increase in spending per student at the school, from $10,174 in 2020-2021 to $13,795 in 2023-2024, the academic performance has not shown significant improvement, indicating that a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the underlying issues.