TAFT SCHOOL
Taft School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Holland SD 151 school district, located in Harvey, IL with about 276 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 24 teachers, Taft School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 School, located at 393 E 163rd St in Harvey, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving the Harvey School District 152 community. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports academic growth, social-emotional development, and the foundational learning needs of its diverse student body. By focusing on core curriculum areas and providing support services, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels.
As part of the Harvey educational landscape, Taft School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative approach to education. The school strives to provide a structured, supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop essential critical thinking skills. Through its commitment to local families, Taft School plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide equitable learning opportunities and academic stability for the children of Harvey.
For more information, contact Taft School at (708) 339-2710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Harvey, IL 60426-5951
(708) 339-2710
TAFT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Harvey, IL with about 276 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Holland SD 151
- Total Students:
- 276
- Teachers:
- 24.6
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 276 students
- Black or African American
- 59.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.9%
- White
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.