TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Taft Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 581 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Taft Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Taft Elementary School, located on West Keller Street in Santa Ana, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Santa Ana Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is deeply integrated into the local community, focusing on providing a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the Santa Ana Unified district, Taft Elementary places a significant emphasis on meeting the unique needs of its population, often prioritizing bilingual education and equitable access to resources. The school environment is typically characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive community culture, where teachers and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure student success. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and student well-being, Taft Elementary functions as a vital hub for neighborhood children to build their educational foundation.

For more information, contact Taft Elementary at (714) 431-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 W. Keller
Santa Ana, CA 92707-4823
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TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Ana, CA with about 581 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Santa Ana Unified
Total Students:
581
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 581 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.7%
Asian
6.0%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.