Robert A. Taft Elementary School
Robert A. Taft Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 64%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert A. Taft Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,233 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Robert A. Taft Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#912 out of 3233 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
6%
Black
21%
17%
White
62%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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 63% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% OH state average).
How many students attend Robert A. Taft Elementary School?
300 students attend Robert A. Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Robert A. Taft Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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
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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