Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Robert A. Taft Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert A. Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Robert A. Taft Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Robert A. Taft Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert A. Taft Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#880 out of 3241 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
17%
17%
White
60%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert A. Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Robert A. Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Robert A. Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ransom H Barr Elementary School, Middlebranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Robert A. Taft Elementary School?
399 students attend Robert A. Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Robert A. Taft Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 17% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert A. Taft Elementary School?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robert A. Taft Elementary School offer ?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert A. Taft Elementary School part of?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is part of Plain Local School District.
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