Serving 415 students in grades 1-4, Taft Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-4
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Taft Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Taft Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
415 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-4
Enrollment: 415 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
