The top reported proficiency rate is 29% in Math. The lowest is 17% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Taylor Elementary School
Taylor Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in the Taylor Community School Corp district, a regular public school located on the south side of Kokomo. The school sits in a mid-sized industrial city with deep roots in automotive manufacturing, where Stellantis and other employers anchor a working-class and middle-class economy. The neighborhood around the school is predominantly residential, and the city's built environment is auto-oriented, though a trail network and a downtown civic core provide some pedestrian options.
Academically, Taylor Elementary's state test results place the school below the midpoint among Howard County's districts when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. On the ILEARN assessments, the share of students reaching proficiency in math and English language arts is lower than the county median, and science results show a similar pattern. Social studies data is older and comes from a year when the assessment changed, so it does not offer a reliable current comparison. These are the most recent results available, and a parent may want to ask the school about its strategies for raising achievement and what supports are in place for students who are not yet at grade level.
The student body reflects the broader Kokomo community, with a majority of students identifying as white and smaller shares identifying as Black, Hispanic, or of two or more races. A substantial portion of families qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which aligns with the city's mix of incomes and the presence of a notable poverty rate. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available for this school, so a parent with a child in those categories may wish to inquire directly about services and staffing.
Kokomo's housing market is more affordable than both the state and national benchmarks, with home values and rents that are lower than what many families encounter in larger Indiana cities. The city has seen modest population growth and some land annexation in recent years, and the economic development alliance actively recruits industry. No major new housing developments were identified in public records, but the area's relative affordability is a draw for families seeking lower housing costs.
The district itself has no recent parent-relevant changes such as referendums, bond measures, or curriculum shifts that were publicly reported, so the immediate school environment is likely stable. Taylor Elementary is one of several elementary schools in the district, and its grade span ends at fourth grade, meaning students will move to a middle school afterward.
For a family considering this school, the key considerations are straightforward. Academically, the school shows room for growth compared to other Howard County districts, and a parent should expect to be an active partner in supporting their child's learning. The community is a typical Midwestern industrial city with a mix of older neighborhoods and manufacturing employment, offering lower housing costs and a slower pace of development. This is a school for families who value a small, neighborhood-based elementary experience and who are comfortable engaging with the school to address academic challenges. The data does not suggest a highly competitive or resource-rich environment, but it does depict a school that serves a broad cross-section of its community with a regular public school program.
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