Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
388 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 388 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
