ROBERT A. TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plain Local school district, located in Canton, OH with about 399 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 17 teachers, Robert A. 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.
Robert A. Taft Elementary School is a public school located in Canton, Ohio, serving students within the Plain Local School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its student body. It is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support student success from the early elementary years.
In addition to its core curriculum, Taft Elementary emphasizes inclusivity and the personal growth of its students. The school typically engages in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives designed to encourage active participation and a sense of belonging. Situated in a residential area of Canton, the school remains a staple of the local community, striving to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Robert A. Taft Elementary School at (330) 491-3760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Canton, OH 44718-2931
(330) 491-3760
ROBERT A. TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Canton, OH with about 399 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plain Local
- Total Students:
- 399
- Teachers:
- 17
- 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 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 399 students
- White
- 64.7%
- Black or African American
- 18.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.