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Taylor Elementary School

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Taylor Elementary School ranks 81 st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 84% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 331 students in grades K-6 in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District in Taylor, Arkansas. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, ranking 81 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taylor Elementary's academic performance is a standout, with 60.7% of students proficient or better in ATLAS/Mathematics, compared to 49.7% for the district and 38.7% for the state. The school has maintained a top ranking among Arkansas elementary schools for several years, reaching as high as 10th out of 496 schools in 2020-2021. Additionally, Taylor Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, lower than nearby Emerson Elementary and Bradley Elementary.

When compared to other schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley and Lafayette County districts, Taylor Elementary stands out as a high-performing outlier. The nearby schools, such as Lafayette County Elementary, have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and rankings. Understanding the factors that contribute to Taylor Elementary's success could provide valuable insights for other schools in the state looking to improve their academic outcomes.

341

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,911

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

506 East Pine
Taylor, AR 71861

(870) 626-3304

District: Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Taylor High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

African American:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2015 → 84th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (52% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 16% of Arkansas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg36%

81^st of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 16%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 11% (2015) to top 16% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

51^st of 250Emerson Taylor Bradley School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	80.8	81 of 495	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	90.2	34 of 497	93.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	26 of 492	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	15 of 487	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	96.0	10 of 496	98.0%	★★★★★
2019	93.2	13 of 488	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	91.2	28 of 480	94.2%	★★★★★
2017	79.8	69 of 485	85.8%	★★★★☆
2016	73.5	95 of 494	80.8%	★★★★☆
2015	83.6	51 of 466	89.1%	★★★★☆
2014	88.4	19 of 471	96.0%	★★★★★
2013	75.7	83 of 476	82.6%	★★★★☆
2012	78.9	55 of 468	88.2%	★★★★☆
2011	77.4	77 of 471	83.7%	★★★★☆
2010	73.9	95 of 457	79.2%	★★★★☆
2009	71.3	118 of 445	73.5%	★★★★☆
2008	71.9	117 of 439	73.3%	★★★★☆
2007	63.3	173 of 440	60.7%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics61%+22 vs state

Science55%+17 vs state

Reading48%+12 vs state

English Language Arts47%+12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, January 4, 2011

I think that the staff is kind and down to earth. It is a traditional style school. The parents and community are highly supportive of everything that goes on with the children. I love it and love that my children go there. Close Quote

Schools Near Taylor Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taylor Elementary School	Public	K-6	506 East Pine	Taylor	71861	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 626-3304	341	22	15.2	37.8%	317 (93.0%)	11 (3.2%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	80.8	81^st of 495 public elementary schools	83.6%		90.2	34^th of 497 public elementary schools	93.2%	47	30.2	57.1	54.5	45.3	46.6	32.1	59.0	56.9	43.4	47.6	54.7	66.1	61.4	60.4	60.7	45.3	55.4	75.0	47.2	54.8	$9,911	$713	$9,198
Bradley Elementary School	Public	K-6	521 School Street	Bradley	71826	Lafayette County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 626-3308	166	17	9.7	75.9%	117 (70.5%)	41 (24.7%)	5 (3.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	17.7	425^th of 495 public elementary schools	14.1%		40.3	312^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.2%	113	9.6	19.0	13.7	25.0	16.5	9.6	19.1	13.7	30.0	17.6	9.5	33.3	6.8	25.0	17.6	14.3	38.1	13.8	30.0	23.1	$12,103	$2,466	$9,637
Emerson Elementary School	Public	K-6	508 West Main	Emerson	71740	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 626-3306	226	16	13.8	51.3%	144 (63.7%)	42 (18.6%)	24 (10.6%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.3%)	95.3	15^th of 495 public elementary schools	97.0%		91.1	28^th of 497 public elementary schools	94.4%	13	67.5	74.1	69.7	50.0	65.9	65.0	66.6	60.6	50.0	61.1	70.0	81.4	63.6	69.2	70.6	82.5	70.3	57.6	46.2	65.9	$11,600	$1,711	$9,888
East Side Elementary School	Public	K-2	1310 Hollensworth	Magnolia	71753	Columbia County	Magnolia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 234-5611	570	33	17.3	97.2%	172 (30.2%)	313 (54.9%)	45 (7.9%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.4%)								(n/a)																					$11,865	$2,394	$9,470
Lafayette County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	208 W. Seventh St.	Lewisville	71845	Lafayette County	Lafayette County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 921-4275	244	20	12.0	88.5%	55 (22.5%)	168 (68.9%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	8.3	478^th of 495 public elementary schools	3.4%		15.4	442^nd of 497 public elementary schools	11.1%	36	3.1	6.4	15.9	19.2	11.3	6.2	6.4	18.2	26.9	14.3	0.0	3.2	9.0	3.8	4.5	3.1	12.9	13.6	19.2	12.1	$17,858	$4,366	$13,492

Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Taylor Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Taylor High School

Is Taylor Elementary School a good school?

Taylor Elementary School ranks 81^st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Taylor Elementary School?

Students at Taylor Elementary School are 93% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 341 students attended Taylor Elementary School.

What district is Taylor Elementary School in?

Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

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