Taft Elementary School

Taft Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
3722 Anderson St,  Boise, ID
Boise School District
4.1
242 Students
C+
Niche Grade
"Taft Tigers Stick Together" is the motto of Taft Elementary School, located off 36th and State streets in Boise, Idaho. The motto is the foundation of the school's vision for creating tomorrow's leaders today. Constructed in 1960, Taft Elementary school serves a growing student population and offers a wide range of academic and arts-based programs for kindergarten through sixth grade students. Taft Elementary School provides assisted- learning programs and English-language learning instruction. The school also has the Dr. Susan Williamson Community Garden, which instills a love of nature in students while providing nutritious food for the community. Students have access to a modern athletics gymnasium for sports and activities. Taft Elementary School students can also participate in the school’s signature drum program. The school has an active parent-teacher organization that helps parents with academic resources. The group also hosts yearly fundraising events and educational field trips throughout Treasure Valley. Taft Elementary School is an example of Idaho's ongoing efforts to provide educational opportunities by striving to build strong community involvement with parents, teachers and students.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
32%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
7.6%
State Average
20.3%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
233:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.6%
Male
47.4%
White
51.1%
Black
20%
Hispanic
11.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.7%
Two or more races
4.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 other
11/14/2019
The staff - including everyone - were kind and thoughtful people in my experience there. I don't have a single bad thing to say about them.
5.0 parent
7/31/2018
The staff is really the best as far as being friendly and effective. Amazing teachers and leadership. We are excited for our upcoming years at Taft. I know so many families who open enroll instead of going to their home school (Taft). Most have never even toured the school. I tell everyone in our ne...
5.0 parent
7/28/2018
We love Taft! It is a great school, with teachers that care, and lots of learning. We love the diversity of students, and the overall teamwork we see at Taft. I am so glad we moved into the Taft area and get to attend such a great public school. If you are moving to the area, give Taft a try. The ra...
5.0 parent
6/1/2018
Excellent school very accommodating. Lots of family event. Lots of help with the special ed system.

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