WILLIAM H TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

William H Taft Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 280 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 12 teachers, William H Taft Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

William Howard Taft Elementary School, located in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati, serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the academic and personal development of its diverse student body. As part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills, while striving to support the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is situated near the University of Cincinnati and local medical campuses, placing it at the heart of an active urban community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Taft Elementary prioritizes fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The staff works to implement various district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and preparing students for middle school success. By leveraging its central location and maintaining a commitment to inclusive education, William H. Taft Elementary seeks to be a foundational institution that helps equip its young learners with the tools necessary for long-term academic and social achievement.

For more information, contact William H Taft Elementary School at (513) 363-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

270 Southern Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45219-3023
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WILLIAM H TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cincinnati, OH with about 280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
280
Teachers:
12
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 280 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM H TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 88% of the student body.

Black or African American
88.2%
Two or more races
5.0%
White
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Asian
1.1%

Female
42.5%
Male
57.5%

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.