Taft Elementary School

Lincoln County SD
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
453 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Taft Elementary School, located in Lincoln City, Oregon, serves as a foundational educational hub within the Lincoln County School District. As a public institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing both academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary for their future success in middle and high school. Its location on High School Drive reflects its integration into the local educational campus, providing a cohesive transition path for students within the community.

The school’s mission is centered on high expectations and creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families. By utilizing resources provided through the Lincoln County School District, Taft Elementary offers a curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Through a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, the school strives to prepare its learners to be productive, curious, and responsible members of the Lincoln City area.
453
Total Students
27.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    278 (61.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    110 (24.3 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (8.6 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: N/A
District: Lincoln County SD
Phone: (541)996-2136
Website: http://taft-elem.lincoln.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 422
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
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 123
Grade 5 115
Grade 6 113
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Oceanlake Elementary School
Lincoln County SD
290 Students
2420 NE 22nd St
Lincoln City, OR 97367 (3.2 miles away)
Elementary School K - 2nd