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Bernice McDowell Elem School

PublicGrades -1–5
TAYLOR, Michigan · Taylor School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students341
Student:Teacher16.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch83%
Title INo
Bernice McDowell Elem School
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Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 360
341
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
83%+28.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Bernice McDowell Elem School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in TAYLOR, Michigan. The school enrolls 341 students. It is part of the Taylor School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Michigan state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictTaylor School District
County26163
CityTAYLOR
ZIP48180
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID263354006908

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment341
White41.3%
Hispanic / Latino8.8%
Black / African American38.7%
Asian6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
41.3%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
38.7%
Asian
6.2%
Two+
5.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %83%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)