Serving 242 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Taft Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
26%
1%
White
57%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
96%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 707 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, Lowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
242 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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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