TaftGalloway Elementary School

Wayne-Westland Community School District

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Taft-Galloway Elementary School, located in Wayne, Michigan, is a primary educational institution within the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school serves a diverse student population by focusing on foundational academic growth and social-emotional development. Their curriculum is designed to prepare students for middle school success while encouraging a sense of community pride and active parental involvement.

Beyond standard academics, Taft-Galloway emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often integrating character-building initiatives and collaborative classroom experiences to help students thrive. As part of a larger district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured approach to district-wide educational standards. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, calendar events, or enrollment procedures can find up-to-date information through their official district portal at [wwcsd.net/taft/](http://wwcsd.net/taft/).

423

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TaftGalloway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	29
Black	163
Asian	3
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
207 (48.9 %)
Black
163 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.9 %)
Two or More
19 (4.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wayne-Westland Community School District
Phone:	(734)419-2760
Website:	http://wwcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 65

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 57