About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Joliet PSD 86
Taft Elementary School is located in Joliet, IL and is one of 15 elementary schools in Joliet Psd 86. It is a public school that serves 463 students in grades K-5.
Taft Elementary School made AYP in 2012. 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 Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Taft Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Taft Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Taft Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Taft Elementary School made AYP in 2012. 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 Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Taft Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Taft Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Taft Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Taft Elementary School
I have had 2 children attend Taft (one currently) and I must say, the experiences have varied mainly due to which teacher they had that particular year. The cirriculum is fair and support is offered. Administrative staff is supportive and available and they have some wonderful teachers (Ms. Huckins & Ms. Ledbetter are awesome!) The environment is warm & friendly and the playground is nicely kept. The children seem well behaved. I would recommend this school to any parent wanting a public primary school in the joliet dist.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 463
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Taft Elementary School had 60% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% 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 (2011)
White
42%
Hispanic
36%
Black
14%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
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Joliet PSD 86 District Spending
$10,208Per Pupil
The Joliet PSD 86 spends $10,208 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 54% on instruction, 42% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Joliet PSD 86 District
22:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Taft Elementary School had 22 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the ISAT
What is it?
The ISAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 4 and 7 in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: academic warning, below standards, meets standards and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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