Serving 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taft Elementary School serves the southwest part of Youngstown, OH, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance to the zone's edge of about 0.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taft Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#3057 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
28%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)86.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
6%
Showing 2002–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #3057 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle At Prberry, Struthers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
274 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Taft Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Youngstown City School District.
In what neighborhood is Taft Elementary School located?
Taft Elementary School is located in the Lansingville neighborhood of Youngstown, OH. There are 3 other public schools located in Lansingville.
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