Taft Elementary School
Tel:
(650)369-2589
- Taft Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
School Overview
- Taft Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 410 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Taft Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8389 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | n/a | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Redwood City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Taft Elementary School is Summit Public School: Shasta (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garfield Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fair Oaks Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Redwood City Fair Oaks Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 310 students
0.6 miles
2950 Fair Oaks Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)482-2403 0.6 K-6 310 - Menlo Park Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 589 students
0.7 miles
3600 Midfield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)369-3759 0.7 K-8 589 - Daly City Summit Public School: Shasta Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 425 students
0.7 miles
699 Serramonte Blvd.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650)556-1110 0.7 9-12 425 - Redwood City Summit Preparatory Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 428 students
1.0 miles
890 Brd.way
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)556-1110 1.0 9-12 428 - Redwood City Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 694 students
1.1 miles
701 Charter St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)366-8415 1.1 K-8 694
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