Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Taft-Galloway Elementary School serves the east part of Wayne, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 1 to 2.1-mile radius, typically resulting in a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Taftgalloway Elementary School's student population of 412 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
The vision of Taft-Galloway Elementary is to create an engaging and safe school that inspires growth and learning for all.
School Rankings
Taftgalloway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taftgalloway Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2725 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
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)75.7%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taftgalloway Elementary School's ranking?
Taftgalloway Elementary School is ranked #2725 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Taftgalloway Elementary School often compared to?
Taftgalloway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albert Schweitzer Elementary School, Alexander Hamilton Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Taftgalloway Elementary School?
412 students attend Taftgalloway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Taftgalloway Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taftgalloway Elementary School?
Taftgalloway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Taftgalloway Elementary School offer ?
Taftgalloway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Taftgalloway Elementary School part of?
Taftgalloway Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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