Taft Elementary School

About Taft Elementary School

Taft Elementary School is a public school located in the city of San Jose, California. It is part of the San Jose Unified School District and has been serving the community since 1884. Taft Elementary School provides a quality education to students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a strong commitment to providing a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. The school staff works hard to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of each student and to foster a love of learning. Taft Elementary School is also dedicated to providing a variety of extracurricular activities for students. The school offers a variety of clubs, sports teams, and other activities to help students explore their interests and develop their skills. Taft Elementary School is a great choice for families looking for a quality education for their children. With its commitment to providing an excellent education and a safe, supportive learning environment, Taft Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	500 W. Keller Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone:	(714) 431-7700
Site:	sausd.us
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	493 students

Overview Taft Elementary School

Taft Elementary School serves 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Taft Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Taft Elementary School

Taft Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.