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Taft Elementary School

3722 Anderson Street
Boise, ID 83703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Taft Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
270 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#637 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Taft Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Taft Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
11%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Taft Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Taft Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
96%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #637 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Collister Elementary School, Anser Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
270 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Boise Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Taft Elementary School located?
Taft Elementary School is located in the Veterans Park neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 2 other public schools located in Veterans Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 270 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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