Taft Elementary School

1829 N. Cambridge
Orange, CA 92865

(School attendance zone shown in map)

www.orangeusd.org

Taft Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Math Proficiency
: 26%
Reading Proficiency
: 41%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taft Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

502 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Taft Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Taft Elementary School by grade.

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.15, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

26%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

41%

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

28:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

92%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.15

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Taft Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

79%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Taft Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Orange Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Taft Elementary School?

502 students attend Taft Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% 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 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 502 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Math Proficiency
: 26%
Reading Proficiency
: 41%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education