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Elementary· 13 schools in district

Clarence Randall Elem School

8699 ROBERT ST, TAYLOR, MI 48180Taylor School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
461
Students
Total enrolled
$16,762
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 23% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 461 students in grades KG–05 in TAYLOR, Michigan.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,762 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Clarence Randall Elem School is a mid-sized elementary in TAYLOR, Michigan, serving grades KG–05 with 461 students. The district invests $16,762 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Clarence Randall Elem School

461
Total Students
18.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution244 male · 217 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 372 students
Student Composition
66%
9%
14%
10%
Asian1%
White66%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black14%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 263354006891

Academic Outcomes at Clarence Randall Elem School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48180

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,762Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,762
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,375
Student Support$3,185
Administration$2,011
Operations$2,514
Other$1,676
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,762 spent per student, an estimated $7,425 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
50%
27%
State government
50.0%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal programs
23.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,762/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Kinyon Elementary SchoolBlair Moody Elementary SchoolTaylor Parks Elementary SchoolMyers Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Robert J West Middle SchoolHoover Middle School
↓
High School
Taylor High SchoolTaylor Virtual Learning AcademyTaylor Career and Technical Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyWayne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictTaylor School District →
Phone: (313)295-5812
NCES ID: 263354006891
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in TAYLOR seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Taylor School District
High
Taylor High School
1,394 students · 09–12
● 39 opp66% FRL
Mid
Robert J West Middle School
641 students · 06–08
● 39 opp68% FRL
Mid
Hoover Middle School
490 students · 06–08
● 39 opp81% FRL
Elem
Kinyon Elementary School
411 students · PK–05
● 39 opp82% FRL
Elem
Blair Moody Elementary School
350 students · PK–05
● 39 opp81% FRL
Elem
Taylor Parks Elementary School
326 students · KG–05
● 39 opp86% FRL
Elem
Myers Elementary School
297 students · KG–05
● 39 opp96% FRL
High
Taylor Virtual Learning Academy
288 students · 06–12
● 39 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8699 ROBERT ST, TAYLOR, MI 48180
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.