Is Taylor Elementary School a good school?

Taylor Elementary School ranks 487 th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Taylor Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 518 students attended Taylor Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Taylor Elementary School?

Students at Taylor Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Taylor Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Bracken County Middle School High : Bracken County High School

Taylor Elementary School

Summary:

Taylor Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brooksville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 522 students. The school is part of the Bracken County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Taylor Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a ranking between 392 and 550 out of 684-700 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) is generally below the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students and students with disabilities performing relatively better, while male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds struggle, ranking in the bottom quartile of Kentucky elementary schools for these subgroups. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.37% to 52.87% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Northern Elementary School, located about 17 miles away, Taylor Elementary School generally underperforms. The school's consistently low academic performance and significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups suggest a need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems to address the persistent challenges and better support the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

140 Gibson Dr
Brooksville, KY 41004

(606) 735-2169

District: Bracken County

SchoolDigger Rank:
487^th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,659

Students who attend Taylor Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Bracken County Middle School
High:	Bracken County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 518

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Taylor Elementary School ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), Hispanic (1.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taylor Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Taylor Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taylor Elementary School is $12,659.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taylor Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taylor Elementary School 487^th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Taylor Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bracken County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bracken County 83^rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Taylor Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Taylor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2012	51.18	345^th	713	51.6%
2013	47.00	392^nd	719	45.5%
2014	42.60	433^rd	705	38.6%
2015	42.00	440^th	698	37.0%
2016	29.08	550^th	690	20.3%
2017	38.26	474^th	694	31.7%
2018	36.31	481^st	691	30.4%
2019	35.77	513^th	700	26.7%
2021	29.23	382^nd	517	26.1%
2022	38.06	432^nd	684	36.8%
2023	41.97	392^nd	687	42.9%
2024	31.57	487^th	685	28.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Taylor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2019	32.80	501^st	661	24.2%
2023	51.37	93^rd	257	63.8%
2024	15.58	266^th	279	4.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taylor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	34.47	465^th	631	26.3%
2019	35.73	479^th	664	27.9%
2021	63.05	92^nd	275	66.5%
2022	30.75	486^th	667	27.1%
2023	47.15	331^st	670	50.6%
2024	26.69	517^th	665	22.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Taylor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	40.31	428^th	663	35.4%
2019	34.40	509^th	671	24.1%
2021	38.88	215^th	312	31.1%
2022	33.53	447^th	641	30.3%
2023	34.34	448^th	639	29.9%
2024	36.50	419^th	644	34.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Taylor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.70	119^th	445	73.3%
2019	56.80	160^th	474	66.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Taylor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	34.16	485^th	665	27.1%
2019	37.95	469^th	676	30.6%
2021	34.22	242^nd	325	25.5%
2022	40.09	391^st	657	40.5%
2023	45.17	358^th	652	45.1%
2024	27.73	491^st	652	24.7%

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Rank History for White students at Taylor Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KY State Percentile
2018	27.65	477^th	593	19.6%
2019	36.97	409^th	592	30.9%
2021	27.19	281^st	337	16.6%
2022	29.88	473^rd	656	27.9%
2023	34.48	432^nd	658	34.3%
2024	22.12	552^nd	659	16.2%

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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kentucky Department of 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	495	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1989	442	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1990	442	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1991	418	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1992	413	7	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	21	442
1993	433	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	441
1994	427	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1995	448	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1996	448	9	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1997	465	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	473
1998	463	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
1999	449	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2000	445	5	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2001	434	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
2002	449	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2003	449	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2004	425	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2005	436	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2006	426	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2007	457	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	462
2008	509	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	1	517
2009	514	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	2	524
2010	491	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	8	508
2011	503	0	0	14	0	0	2	0	519
2012	580	1	0	20	0	0	2	0	603
2013	602	1	0	19	0	0	4	0	626
2014	596	1	0	21	0	0	11	0	629
2015	580	2	0	18	0	0	20	0	620
2016	600	1	0	9	1	0	19	0	630
2017	564	0	0	10	1	0	19	0	594
2018	550	0	0	9	1	0	17	0	577
2019	564	0	0	5	0	0	19	0	588
2020	574	0	1	9	0	0	14	0	598
2021	531	0	1	9	0	0	14	0	555
2022	500	0	1	6	0	0	13	0	520
2023	501	1	1	8	0	0	11	0	522
2024	500	0	0	9	0	0	9	0	518

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	498	26.9	18.5	n/a
1989	444	24.3	18.2	n/a
1990	444	23.6	18.8	n/a
1991	425	25.0	17.0	n/a
1992	442	24.5	18.0	n/a
1993	441	26.1	16.9	n/a
1994	435	27.2	16.0	n/a
1995	458	27.0	17.0	n/a
1996	458	27.0	17.0	n/a
1997	473	27.3	17.3	45.9
1998	467	28.6	16.3	46.5
1999	454	14.6	31.1	53.7
2000	452	14.1	32.1	45.6
2001	436	14.7	29.7	46.6
2002	452	27.0	16.7	79.2
2003	452	27.0	16.7	79.2
2004	428	30.0	14.3	n/a
2005	442	33.0	13.4	n/a
2006	431	32.5	13.3	52.2
2007	462	35.0	13.2	54.3
2008	517	29.6	17.5	48.3
2009	524	29.5	17.8	51.1
2010	508	31.8	15.9	47.6
2011	519	31.8	16.3	60.5
2012	603	37.8	15.9	59
2013	626	38.0	16.4	64.1
2014	629	36.3	17.2	61.8
2015	620	37.0	16.7	68.5
2016	630	37.0	17.0	69.4
2017	594	37.8	15.6	66.2
2018	577	38.0	15.1	60.7
2019	588	37.0	15.8	61.7
2020	598	38.0	15.7	57.4
2021	555	38.0	14.6	49.4
2022	520	39.0	13.3	51.9
2023	522	38.0	13.7	52.9
2024	518	38.0	13.6	56.9

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	498	26.9	18.5	n/a
1989	444	24.3	18.2	n/a
1990	444	23.6	18.8	n/a
1991	425	25.0	17.0	n/a
1992	442	24.5	18.0	n/a
1993	441	26.1	16.9	n/a
1994	435	27.2	16.0	n/a
1995	458	27.0	17.0	n/a
1996	458	27.0	17.0	n/a
1997	473	27.3	17.3	45.9
1998	467	28.6	16.3	46.5
1999	454	14.6	31.1	53.7
2000	452	14.1	32.1	45.6
2001	436	14.7	29.7	46.6
2002	452	27.0	16.7	79.2
2003	452	27.0	16.7	79.2
2004	428	30.0	14.3	n/a
2005	442	33.0	13.4	n/a
2006	431	32.5	13.3	52.2
2007	462	35.0	13.2	54.3
2008	517	29.6	17.5	48.3
2009	524	29.5	17.8	51.1
2010	508	31.8	15.9	47.6
2011	519	31.8	16.3	60.5
2012	603	37.8	15.9	59
2013	626	38.0	16.4	64.1
2014	629	36.3	17.2	61.8
2015	620	37.0	16.7	68.5
2016	630	37.0	17.0	69.4
2017	594	37.8	15.6	66.2
2018	577	38.0	15.1	60.7
2019	588	37.0	15.8	61.7
2020	598	38.0	15.7	57.4
2021	555	38.0	14.6	49.4
2022	520	39.0	13.3	51.9
2023	522	38.0	13.7	52.9
2024	518	38.0	13.6	56.9

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

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$677 (6.3%)	$79 (0.7%)	$756 (7.0%)	$8,407 (77.9%)	$1,635 (15.1%)	$10,042 (93.0%)	$10,798
2019	$561 (5.2%)	$123 (1.1%)	$684 (6.4%)	$8,335 (77.6%)	$1,728 (16.1%)	$10,062 (93.6%)	$10,746
2020	$800 (6.1%)	$262 (2.0%)	$631 (4.8%)	$10,006 (76.0%)	$2,102 (16.0%)	$12,109 (91.9%)	$13,172
2021	$961 (5.8%)	$945 (5.7%)	$1,906 (11.4%)	$9,572 (57.4%)	$1,173 (7.0%)	$10,745 (64.4%)	$16,685
2022	$1,854 (14.6%)	$944 (7.5%)	$2,797 (22.1%)	$9,166 (72.4%)	$696 (5.5%)	$9,862 (77.9%)	$12,659

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taylor Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 513^th of 700 Elementary schools	Ranks 392^nd of 687 Elementary schools	16.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	588	522	11.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	8	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	564	501	11.2%
Two or More Races	19	11	42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.7%	52.9%	8.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KSA Mathematics (2024)			KSA Reading (2024)			KSA Science (2024)	KSA Writing (2024)	KSA Social Studies (2024)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 3rd Grade	KSA Mathematics 4th Grade	KSA Mathematics 5th Grade	KSA Reading 3rd Grade	KSA Reading 4th Grade	KSA Reading 5th Grade	KSA Science 4th Grade	KSA Writing 5th Grade	KSA Social Studies 5th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Taylor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	140 Gibson Dr	Brooksville	41004	Bracken County	Bracken County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 735-2169	518	38	13.6	56.9%	500 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	31.6	487^th of 685 public elementary schools	28.9%		42	392^nd of 687 public elementary schools	42.9%	95	34.0	36.0	33.0	28.0	45.0	43.0	23.0	34.0	31.0	49.0	$12,659	$1,854	$944	$2,797	$9,166	$696	$9,862
Southern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	320 Fairgrounds Rd	Falmouth	41040	Pendleton County	Pendleton County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 654-6981	578	37	15.6	64.4%	540 (93.4%)	7 (1.2%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	31.3	490^th of 685 public elementary schools	28.5%		42.7	387^th of 687 public elementary schools	43.7%	103	23.0	38.0	39.0	34.0	41.0	37.0	22.0	46.0	35.0	39.0	$12,880	$1,145	$458	$1,603	$9,263	$2,187	$11,450
Mason County Intermediate School	Public	3-5	720 Clarks Run Rd	Maysville	41056	Mason County	Mason County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 759-2000	545	39	13.8	65.7%	408 (74.9%)	40 (7.3%)	34 (6.2%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.6%)	15.5	600^th of 685 public elementary schools	12.4%		26.7	519^th of 687 public elementary schools	24.5%	81	41.0	28.0	23.0	31.0	28.0	26.0	23.0	18.0	19.0	24.0	$23,463	$3,007	$1,310	$4,297	$10,370	$3,205	$13,575
Charles Straub Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	387 Chenault Dr	Maysville	41056	Mason County	Mason County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 564-9047	641	46	13.7	69.3%	466 (72.7%)	48 (7.5%)	37 (5.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (13.3%)								(n/a)											$25,860	$3,436	$1,034	$4,451	$13,020	$2,958	$15,977
Northern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	925 Hwy 177 E	Butler	41006	Pendleton County	Pendleton County	No	No	No	Yes	(859) 472-7341	495	32	15.4	57.4%	468 (94.5%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	55.7	286^th of 685 public elementary schools	58.2%		74.3	124^th of 687 public elementary schools	82.0%	162	45.0	53.0	48.0	43.0	46.0	52.0	37.0	54.0	41.0	45.0	$12,499	$901	$433	$1,334	$8,960	$2,107	$11,067

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