TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 359 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 22 teachers, TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Anderson Street in Boise, Idaho, serves as a community-focused neighborhood school within the Boise School District. It is situated in a residential area of the city and is known for providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academics, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through the sixth grade, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work collaboratively to support student success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Taft Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere that promotes both social and emotional growth. The school often leverages its location within the Boise community to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and local enrichment activities. As part of the Boise School District, Taft adheres to rigorous educational standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through dedicated teaching practices and a supportive school culture.

For more information, contact TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 854-6180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3722 ANDERSON STREET
BOISE, ID 83703-5216
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TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOISE, ID with about 359 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
359
Teachers:
22.96
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 359 students

White
56.0%
Black or African American
27.3%
Hispanic/Latino
8.9%
Asian
3.6%
Two or more races
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.4%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.