Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taft Elementary School's student population of 424 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2792 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
67%
28%
Black
13%
16%
White
14%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #2792 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Taft Elementary School often compared to?
Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
424 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
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