Taft Elementary School

4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 483 students in grades 3-6, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 23%
  • : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taft Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
483 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
23%
40%
This chart display 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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
34%
54%
This chart display 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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Taft Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
60%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
11%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Taft Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
43%
This chart display 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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart display 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 Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oceanlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
483 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Lincoln County SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 23%
  • : 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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