Taft Elementary School

133 S Western Ave
Neenah, WI 54956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taft Elementary School's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
#1506 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
38%
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20-24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
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Black
6%
9%
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White
67%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #1506 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
218 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
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?
Taft Elementary School is part of Neenah Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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