Taft School serves 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Taft School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Taft School's student population of 337 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Taft School is 0.48, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
27%
28%
Black
67%
16%
White
3%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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 schools are Taft School often compared to?
Taft Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Taft School?
337 students attend Taft School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Taft School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Taft School?
Taft School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taft School offer ?
Taft School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Taft School part of?
Taft School is part of South Holland SD 151 School District.
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