Edward E. Taylor Elementary School

200 Mcrae Street
Columbia, SC 29203
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edward E. Taylor Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edward E. Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Edward E. Taylor Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Edward E. Taylor Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#1050 out of 1154 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
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Black
88%
31%
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White
2%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in South Carolina.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edward E. Taylor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edward E. Taylor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Carolina by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward E. Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Edward E. Taylor Elementary School?
225 students attend Edward E. Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward E. Taylor Elementary School?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Edward E. Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Edward E. Taylor Elementary School part of?
Edward E. Taylor Elementary School is part of Richland 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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