TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WASHINGTONVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WASHINGTONVILLE, NY with about 722 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 46 teachers, TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 is a public school located in Washingtonville, New York, and serves as a vital component of the Washingtonville Central School District. Situated at 20 Toleman Road, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured educational environment for students in the primary grades. It is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing academic achievement alongside the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the broader Washingtonville district, Taft Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school encourages active parent involvement and community partnerships to support student success. Families looking for specific details regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find more information through the official district website at http://www.ws.k12.ny.us.

For more information, contact TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (845) 497-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20 TOLEMAN RD
WASHINGTONVILLE, NY 10992-1107
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TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WASHINGTONVILLE, NY with about 722 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
722
Teachers:
46
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 722 students

White
59.7%
Hispanic/Latino
28.9%
Black or African American
5.7%
Asian
2.8%
Two or more races
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.