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Taylor Elementary School

Summary:

Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school located in White Hall, Arkansas, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 387 students. It is part of the White Hall School District, which is ranked 120 out of 252 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taylor Elementary School consistently performs above the White Hall School District and Arkansas state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. However, the school lags behind the district and state averages in Mathematics proficiency, particularly in 4th and 5th grades. Additionally, Taylor Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.26% to 65.93% over the past three school years. The school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.8 to 14.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Moody Elementary School (14.8) and Gandy Elementary School (14.4).

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Pine Bluff School District, such as Southwood Elementary, Broadmoor Elementary, and Thirty-Fourth Street Elementary, consistently perform significantly worse than Taylor Elementary School across all academic measures. However, Taylor Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined from 113 out of 487 Arkansas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 273 out of 497 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 2, which is concerning and warrants further investigation.


Detail:

Public K-5

 805 West St
       White Hall, AR  71602

(870) 247-1988

District: White Hall School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
273rd of 497 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,552 Help


Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    White Hall Middle School
High:    White Hall High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  369

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.6%
African American:
32.0%
Hispanic:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taylor Elementary School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the White Hall School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.6%), African American (32%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the White Hall School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 14.3. 2 elementary schools in the White Hall School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Elementary School is $9,552. 2 elementary schools in the White Hall School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Taylor Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

White Hall School District:

SchoolDigger ranks White Hall School District 120th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taylor Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 42.75 270th 411 34.3%
2006 66.28 141st 402 64.9%
2007 58.44 202nd 440 54.1%
2008 66.37 164th 439 62.6%
2009 65.29 169th 445 62.0%
2010 52.58 263rd 457 42.5%
2011 64.83 179th 471 62.0%
2012 62.35 200th 468 57.3%
2013 60.16 206th 476 56.7%
2014 60.94 189th 471 59.9%
2015 39.60 290th 466 37.8%
2016 48.57 274th 494 44.5%
2017 62.53 170th 485 64.9%
2018 47.21 272nd 480 43.3%
2019 68.07 146th 488 70.1%
2021 70.62 137th 496 72.4%
2022 73.97 113th 487 76.8%
2023 64.52 170th 492 65.4%
2024 47.19 273rd 497 45.1%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Taylor Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 35 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1989 382 24 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 411
1990 413 29 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1991 389 23 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1992 409 20 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 364 17 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 393 24 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1995 371 23 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1996 371 23 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1997 382 25 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 383 27 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 369 24 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2000 384 29 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2001 375 26 9 3 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2002 420 33 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 420 33 5 11 4 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 408 26 13 12 4 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 392 41 35 10 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 384 43 37 13 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 369 44 31 16 1 n/a n/a 0 461
2008 341 54 36 18 1 n/a n/a 0 450
2009 334 71 33 13 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2010 321 64 29 18 2 0 0 0 434
2011 318 89 28 24 1 0 1 0 461
2012 306 101 20 24 1 5 4 0 461
2013 237 78 17 21 1 5 14 0 373
2014 204 84 22 18 1 7 8 0 344
2015 239 92 26 6 0 4 6 0 373
2016 225 75 24 8 1 4 10 0 347
2017 195 81 29 17 3 4 4 0 333
2018 217 84 32 19 1 1 11 0 365
2019 202 107 32 15 0 1 15 0 372
2020 213 104 31 12 0 2 17 0 379
2021 198 104 28 11 0 1 19 0 361
2022 195 123 30 15 0 0 22 0 385
2023 194 119 32 21 1 2 18 0 387
2024 172 118 25 26 2 8 18 0 369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taylor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 27.0 15.7 n/a
1989 411 32.0 12.8 n/a
1990 445 30.0 14.8 23.4
1991 416 24.7 16.8 24.5
1992 439 24.7 17.7 15.5
1993 390 25.4 15.4 20.3
1994 419 25.4 16.5 22.4
1995 401 23.5 17.1 21.4
1996 401 23.5 17.1 21.4
1997 412 25.5 16.2 19.4
1998 414 25.5 16.2 25.1
1999 397 23.6 16.8 29.7
2000 423 30.0 14.1 29.6
2001 416 27.0 15.4 23.1
2002 473 25.0 18.9 29.4
2003 473 25.0 18.9 29.4
2004 463 30.0 15.4 31.1
2005 480 30.0 16.0 29.8
2006 479 29.0 16.5 31.3
2007 461 34.0 13.6 32.8
2008 450 34.0 13.2 40.7
2009 453 31.0 14.6 40
2010 434 30.0 13.5 42.4
2011 461 30.8 14.9 43.2
2012 461 31.8 14.4 45.6
2013 373 26.5 14.0 52
2014 344 24.2 14.2 56.4
2015 373 25.0 14.9 56
2016 347 24.0 14.4 58.8
2017 333 25.2 13.2 29.1
2018 365 25.2 14.4 29.3
2019 372 23.4 15.8 58.9
2020 379 24.8 15.2 59.6
2021 361 26.0 13.8 65.9
2022 385 25.6 14.9 60.3
2023 387 26.1 14.8 62.3
2024 369 25.7 14.3 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taylor Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 425 27.0 15.7 n/a
1989 411 32.0 12.8 n/a
1990 445 30.0 14.8 23.4
1991 416 24.7 16.8 24.5
1992 439 24.7 17.7 15.5
1993 390 25.4 15.4 20.3
1994 419 25.4 16.5 22.4
1995 401 23.5 17.1 21.4
1996 401 23.5 17.1 21.4
1997 412 25.5 16.2 19.4
1998 414 25.5 16.2 25.1
1999 397 23.6 16.8 29.7
2000 423 30.0 14.1 29.6
2001 416 27.0 15.4 23.1
2002 473 25.0 18.9 29.4
2003 473 25.0 18.9 29.4
2004 463 30.0 15.4 31.1
2005 480 30.0 16.0 29.8
2006 479 29.0 16.5 31.3
2007 461 34.0 13.6 32.8
2008 450 34.0 13.2 40.7
2009 453 31.0 14.6 40
2010 434 30.0 13.5 42.4
2011 461 30.8 14.9 43.2
2012 461 31.8 14.4 45.6
2013 373 26.5 14.0 52
2014 344 24.2 14.2 56.4
2015 373 25.0 14.9 56
2016 347 24.0 14.4 58.8
2017 333 25.2 13.2 29.1
2018 365 25.2 14.4 29.3
2019 372 23.4 15.8 58.9
2020 379 24.8 15.2 59.6
2021 361 26.0 13.8 65.9
2022 385 25.6 14.9 60.3
2023 387 26.1 14.8 62.3
2024 369 25.7 14.3 67.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Taylor Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,048 (11.0%) $8,504 (89.0%) $9,552

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 170th of 492 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Taylor Elementary School)88.878.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English (White Hall School District)86.977.9
 9%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)68.343
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Math (White Hall School District)70.751.3
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Taylor Elementary School)50.835.4
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Science (White Hall School District)55.539.2
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Taylor Elementary School)47.633.9
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (White Hall School District)5636.8
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Taylor Elementary School)81.971
 10.9%
   4th Grade English (White Hall School District)80.875.3
 5.5%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)47.643.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Math (White Hall School District)50.647.7
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Taylor Elementary School)42.747.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Science (White Hall School District)51.949.8
 2.1%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Taylor Elementary School)44.245.4
 1.2%
   4th Grade Reading (White Hall School District)5448
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Taylor Elementary School)85.781.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade English (White Hall School District)85.481.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Taylor Elementary School)35.737.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (White Hall School District)51.344.1
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Taylor Elementary School)51.836.2
 15.6%
   5th Grade Science (White Hall School District)5339.1
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Taylor Elementary School)57.255.1
 2.1%
   5th Grade Reading (White Hall School District)52.145.8
 6.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students372387
 4%
African American107119
 11.2%
American Indian01
Asian3232
Hispanic1521
 40%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White202194
 4%
Two or More Races1518
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%62.3%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Taylor Elementary School

Students at Taylor Elementary School are 47% White, 32% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

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

Middle : White Hall Middle School
High : White Hall High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 369 students attended Taylor Elementary School.

Taylor Elementary School ranks 273rd of 497 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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