Robert A. Taft Elementary School

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

379

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert A. Taft Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	22
Black	55
Asian	2
Two or More	58
Pacific Islander	2

White
240 (63.3 %)
Two or More
58 (15.3 %)
Black
55 (14.5 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plain Local
Phone:	(330)491-3760
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 77