Reports from the Georgia Department of Education show that Taylor County Upper Elementary School had two Asian students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year, matching the number reported in the prior year.
The total student count at Taylor County Upper Elementary School reached 249 in 2024-25. Of this, Asian students comprised 1% of the population, making up the school’s smallest demographic group.
This school is part of the Taylor County School District, headquartered in Butler.
Among Taylor County School District’s four schools, Taylor County High School had the largest number of Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, with three enrolled.
The National Center for Education Statistics indicates that the racial and ethnic distribution among Georgia public school students was roughly 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.
Chronic absenteeism has remained a significant concern across Georgia schools following the pandemic; 20.7% of students missed at least 10% of class days in 2024, according to the Georgia Department of Education. In an effort to improve daily attendance, GaDOE has rolled out a statewide program that introduces a live attendance data dashboard, a public engagement campaign, and special support for high-need districts.
Georgia passed an updated school attendance bill in 2025, prohibiting student expulsion based solely on absenteeism. The law also introduces additional reporting duties and coincides with new pathways to earning a diploma for eligible students.
By 2026, Georgia reported an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1, an improvement compared to the national average of 15:1.
| School Year | Total Enrollment | Total Asian students | % of Asian students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 457 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011-12 | 455 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012-13 | 426 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013-14 | 418 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014-15 | 397 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015-16 | 389 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016-17 | 390 | 7 | 2% |
| 2017-18 | 395 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018-19 | 397 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019-20 | 408 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020-21 | 281 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021-22 | 273 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022-23 | 257 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023-24 | 246 | 2 | 1% |
| 2024-25 | 249 | 2 | 1% |
