Taft Elementary School (Closed 2007)

Taft Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
271 students

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OH)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

Showing 1998–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
3%
8%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
43%
17%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
50%
65%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
50%
0.52

Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%

Showing 1998–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
271 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Middletown City School District.

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