Taft School
Taft School serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Taft School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taft School's student population of 276 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taft School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
59%
17%
White
2%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Taft School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
1138 E 152ND ST
DOLTON, IL$200,000- 4 Beds | 2 Baths
- (2.92 miles from school)
-
510 JEFFERSON ST
DOLTON, IL$189,000- 4 Beds | 1 Bath
- (3.16 miles from school)
-
20006 MONTEREY AVE
LYNWOOD, IL$259,900- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (5.99 miles from school)
-
5236 139TH ST
CRESTWOOD, IL$310,000- 3 Beds | 2 Baths
- (6.79 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Understanding Your Local PTA
Learn about how your local PTA works and how getting involved can help your community.
Class Size: State Regulation of Class Size
Learn how various states regulate maximum class sizes.
Smaller Class Sizes: Pros and Cons
Do smaller class sizes make a difference? We look at both sides of the issue.
