Taft School

393 E 163rd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Taft School's student population of 360 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
360 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Taft School is 0.49, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
27%
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Black
62%
17%
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White
1%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Taft School often compared to?
Taft Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Taft School?
360 students attend Taft School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Taft School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft School?
Taft School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Taft School offer ?
Taft School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Taft School part of?
Taft School is part of South Holland SD 151 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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