Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taft Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5911 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Taft Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Taft Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/10000/10366/taft-elementary-school-chart-2inIPh.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
91%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/10000/10366/taft-elementary-school-chart-XlnLEd.png)
White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/10000/10366/taft-elementary-school-chart-NVUlj7.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Taft Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Taft Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/10000/10366/taft-elementary-school-chart-byVk7mK.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #5911 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
471 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Orange Unified School District.
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