Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-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 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert A. Taft Elementary School serves the southwest part of Canton, OH, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- 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 410 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
School Rankings
Robert A. Taft Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert A. Taft Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 3181 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
19%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
57%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert A. Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is ranked #798 out of 3,181 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 Middlebranch Elementary School, Ransom H Barr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
410 students attend Robert A. Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Robert A. Taft Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 Kindergarten-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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