WILLIAM H. TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
William H. Taft Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion City school district, located in Marion, OH with about 484 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 27 teachers, William H. Taft Elementary 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.
William H. Taft Elementary School, located at 1000 Robinson St in Marion, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the Marion City School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves a K-5 population, focusing on building strong foundational skills in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while emphasizing the importance of character and citizenship.
Like other schools in the Marion City district, William H. Taft focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school through structured curriculum and diverse classroom activities. The school prioritizes a collaborative environment, often encouraging parent and community involvement to enhance the educational experience. By providing a stable and inclusive learning space, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body and equip them with the necessary tools for long-term academic success.
For more information, contact William H. Taft Elementary School at (740) 223-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Marion, OH 43302-1956
(740) 223-4500
WILLIAM H. TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Marion, OH with about 484 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Marion City
- Total Students:
- 484
- Teachers:
- 27.1
- 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 484 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM H. TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.2%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.