Taft Elementary

www.neenah.k12.wi.us/schools/taft

229 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Taft Elementary School, located at 133 S. Western Ave in Neenah, Wisconsin, is a key component of the Neenah Joint School District. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational education focused on academic excellence, student development, and a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it places a strong emphasis on fostering positive relationships between students, staff, and families, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both personal and intellectual growth for its elementary-age students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Taft Elementary is committed to equipping students with the essential skills needed for success in their future academic endeavors. The school utilizes the resources of the broader Neenah Joint School District to offer various educational programs and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on a comprehensive approach to education, Taft Elementary strives to prepare its students to become productive, engaged, and responsible members of the Neenah community.

229

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	21
Black	17
Asian	9
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
148 (64.6 %)
Two or More
31 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
21 (9.2 %)
Black
17 (7.4 %)
Asian
9 (3.9 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Neenah Joint School District
Phone:	(920)751-6980
Website:	http://www.neenah.k12.wi.us/schools/taft
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
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

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 38