Taft Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Taft Elementary School serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
13%
17%
White
83%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
399 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Marion City School District.

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