Taft Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Taft Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is equal to the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taft Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Taft Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
42%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
516 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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