William H. Taft Elementary School

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

394

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William H. Taft Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	43
Black	24
Two or More	58

White
269 (68.3 %)
Two or More
58 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
43 (10.9 %)
Black
24 (6.1 %)

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:	Marion City
Phone:	(740)223-4500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William H. Taft Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	59
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William H. Taft Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	48.7%
Male	202	51.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th