Taft Elementary School serves 271 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
271 students

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
3%
8%

Black
43%
17%

White
50%
66%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
271 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Middletown City School District.
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