Robert A. Taft Elementary School
Tel:
(330)491-3760
- Robert A. Taft Elementary School serves 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Robert A. Taft Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 394 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Robert A. Taft Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Robert A. Taft Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #1353 out of 3,224 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 5% |
| Black | 16% | 16% |
| White | 66% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plain Local School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Robert A. Taft Elementary School is Choices Alternative School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mckinley High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Avondale Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Avondale Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 273 students
1.0 miles
3933 Eaton Rd Nw
Canton, OH 44708
(330)491-3720 1.0 K-4 273 - Canton Glenwood Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 887 students
1.3 miles
1015 44th St Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330)491-3780 1.3 5-6 887 - North Canton Orchard Hill Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 417 students
1.5 miles
1305 Jonathan Ave Sw
North Canton, OH 44720
(330)497-5655 1.5 3-5 417 - Canton Choices Alternative School Grades: 11-12 | 102 students
1.6 miles
401 14th St Se
Canton, OH 44707
(330)451-3300 1.6 11-12 102 - Canton Frazer Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 392 students
1.6 miles
3900 Frazer Ave Nw
Canton, OH 44709
(330)491-3740 1.6 K-4 392
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