About This School
Taft Elementary School is located in Santa Ana, CA and is one of 60 schools in Santa Ana Unified School District. It is a public school that serves 802 students in grades K-8.
Taft Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Taft Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Taft Elementary School had an API growth score of 788 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Taft Elementary School's 2011 base score was 746 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Taft Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Taft Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Taft Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Taft Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Taft Elementary School had an API growth score of 788 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Taft Elementary School's 2011 base score was 746 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Taft Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Taft Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sponsored Link
Santa Ana Unified District Spending
$9,535Per Pupil
The Santa Ana Unified spends $9,535 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Santa Ana Unified District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
See Most Recent Test Scores
Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Macarthur Fundamental Intermediate School 0.7 miles |  |
|
| Occs:Chep/Pchs School 0.9 miles |  |
|
| Pacific Technology School Santa Ana 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Jefferson Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
|
| Greenville Fundamental Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
Data Sources: CA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.
School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-8
- Santa Ana Unified School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Taft Elementary School500 West Keller
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(714) 431-7700
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
school
33%
district
32%
state
48%
Math
school
39%
district
42%
state
59%
Language
school
35%
district
30%
state
46%
Mathematics
school
50%
district
44%
state
56%
Reading
school
26%
district
18%
state
38%
Spelling
school
56%
district
53%
state
58%
English Language Arts
school
31%
district
20%
state
37%
Math
school
56%
district
46%
state
58%
English Language Arts
school
55%
district
34%
state
51%
Math
school
64%
district
45%
state
56%
English Language Arts
school
41%
district
26%
state
44%
Math
school
32%
district
33%
state
49%
English Language Arts
school
21%
district
25%
state
42%
Math
school
17%
district
25%
state
42%
Language
school
40%
district
30%
state
45%
Mathematics
school
35%
district
35%
state
51%
Reading
school
40%
district
30%
state
47%
Spelling
school
53%
district
51%
state
59%
English Language Arts
school
32%
district
28%
state
46%
Math
school
21%
district
29%
state
39%
Algebra I
school
15%
district
40%
state
38%
English Language Arts
school
19%
district
25%
state
41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
school
9%
district
12%
state
23%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
school
11%
district
22%
state
35%
change 9%
English Language Arts
school
36%
district
34%
state
48%
change 31%
Math
school
51%
district
42%
state
59%
change 6%
Language
school
37%
district
34%
state
47%
change 8%
Mathematics
school
54%
district
48%
state
56%
change 15%
Reading
school
30%
district
21%
state
38%
change 7%
Spelling
school
60%
district
58%
state
60%
no change
English Language Arts
school
31%
district
22%
state
38%
change 16%
Math
school
65%
district
53%
state
61%
change 2%
English Language Arts
school
56%
district
42%
state
55%
change 6%
Math
school
68%
district
52%
state
61%
change 32%
English Language Arts
school
54%
district
33%
state
48%
change 66%
Math
school
53%
district
38%
state
51%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
42%
district
27%
state
46%
change 148%
English Language Arts
school
52%
district
29%
state
47%
change 100%
Math
school
34%
district
29%
state
44%
change 6%
English Language Arts
school
38%
district
43%
state
53%
change 4%
Math
school
53%
district
57%
state
63%
change 6%
English Language Arts
school
33%
district
25%
state
44%
change 8%
Math
school
70%
district
59%
state
64%
change 13%
English Language Arts
school
63%
district
51%
state
61%
change 9%
Math
school
74%
district
67%
state
66%
change 22%
English Language Arts
school
42%
district
41%
state
54%
change 4%
Math
school
51%
district
53%
state
57%
change 24%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
32%
district
33%
state
49%
change 38%
English Language Arts
school
72%
district
33%
state
52%
change 56%
Math
school
53%
district
34%
state
49%
change 11%
English Language Arts
school
34%
district
43%
state
54%
change 17%
Math
school
44%
district
53%
state
62%
change 3%
English Language Arts
school
32%
district
27%
state
44%
no change
Math
school
70%
district
62%
state
65%
change 22%
English Language Arts
school
49%
district
52%
state
63%
change 19%
Math
school
60%
district
67%
state
68%
change 19%
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
46%
state
58%
change 14%
Math
school
58%
district
64%
state
60%
change 34%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
43%
district
41%
state
56%
change 49%
English Language Arts
school
37%
district
38%
state
56%
change 32%
Math
school
36%
district
41%
state
52%
change 53%
English Language Arts
school
52%
district
47%
state
56%
change 34%
Math
school
59%
district
61%
state
66%
change 50%
English Language Arts
school
48%
district
32%
state
46%
change 1%
Math
school
69%
district
65%
state
68%
change 12%
English Language Arts
school
55%
district
56%
state
64%
change 13%
Math
school
68%
district
74%
state
71%
no change
English Language Arts
school
50%
district
48%
state
59%
change 9%
Math
school
63%
district
66%
state
63%
change 9%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
school
47%
district
44%
state
58%
5
TestRating
5 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
more...
California Virtual Academies
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving California students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 802
50%
50%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Taft Elementary School had 84% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Hispanic
81%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
White
6%
Black
3%
Sponsored Link
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Taft Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Santa Ana Unified School DistrictReview Taft Elementary School
By clicking "Share Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Recent Reviews
Taft Elementary School
5
jessica: I think it is a great school, they really care about our kids, they dont discriminate and they put all their attention on their students. I also think regular schools should be this way.
Submitted on Jan 6, 2010
Taft Elementary School
cary hilson: it is a great school they scored th most on the cst test last year!
Submitted by a Teacher on Jun 17, 2009
About Santa Ana, CA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Santa Ana | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,412 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 28 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 53% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 4.55 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 49% / 51% | 66%/33% |
© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use
Today on Education.com
Five Great Snacks for Your Graduation Party 
Get Excited About Camping with These Printables and Activities BOOK PICKS
Summer Reading
Find the Letter K: Hickory, Dickory, Dock
Make a Chinese Zodiac Mask: Year of the Monkey
Letter Sounds: E
Write and Draw Sight Words: Hold
Practice Tracing the Letter U
Number 9 Coloring Page
