Taft Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2500 Taft Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Taft Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#3786 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
41%
50-54%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
50%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #3786 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
414 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 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 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Port Neches-Groves Independent School District.

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