Serving 464 students in grades 3-6, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taft Elementary School serves the northern part of Lincoln City, OR, covering an area of approximately 235.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taft Elementary School's student population of 464 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring all to become kind, resilient, life-long learners.
School Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#881 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oceanlake Elementary School, Sam Case Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
464 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Lincoln County School District.
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