Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Taft Elementary School is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
341 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 341 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
