Serving 764 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taylors Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 764 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taylors Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Taylors Elementary School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
764 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taylors Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taylors Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#331 out of 1154 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
16%
31%
White
57%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taylors Elementary School's ranking?
Taylors Elementary School is ranked #331 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Taylors Elementary School often compared to?
Taylors Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Taylors Elementary School?
764 students attend Taylors Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Taylors Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taylors Elementary School?
Taylors Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taylors Elementary School offer ?
Taylors Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taylors Elementary School part of?
Taylors Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.
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