Serving 592 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Howard Taft Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Howard Taft Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Howard Taft Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Howard Taft Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4525 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
66%
55%
Black
6%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Howard Taft Elementary School's ranking?
William Howard Taft Elementary School is ranked #4525 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are William Howard Taft Elementary School often compared to?
William Howard Taft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Howard Taft Elementary School?
592 students attend William Howard Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of William Howard Taft Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Howard Taft Elementary School?
William Howard Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does William Howard Taft Elementary School offer ?
William Howard Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Howard Taft Elementary School part of?
William Howard Taft Elementary School is part of Riverside Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is William Howard Taft Elementary School located?
William Howard Taft Elementary School is located in the Mission Grove neighborhood of Riverside, CA.
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