Taft Elementary

429 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

429

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	379
Black	2
Asian	19
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
379 (88.3 %)
White
21 (4.9 %)
Asian
19 (4.4 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)431-7700
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	315
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taft Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	67
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taft Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	49%
Male	219	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)