TAFT PRIMARY SCHOOL

Taft Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kankakee SD 111 school district, located in Kankakee, IL with about 391 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Primary School, located at 1155 W Hawkins St in Kankakee, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kankakee School District 111. As a primary school, it is dedicated to the early academic and social development of young learners, typically focusing on students in the early elementary grades. The school emphasizes creating a supportive and structured environment where children can build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during these critical formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Kankakee community, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible public education to families in the area. Taft Primary strives to foster a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and prepares children for a successful transition into upper elementary education. By focusing on fundamental learning benchmarks and holistic growth, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of its student body.

For more information, contact Taft Primary School at (815) 932-0811 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.