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Taft Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1125 Oregon St, Joliet, IL 60435 · (815) 725-2700 · Part of Joliet Public School District 86
Students
424
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Taft Elementary School
- Math proficiency 18 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 19 pts below the state
- Larger classes: 20:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts12%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1125 Oregon St, Joliet
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K15
Kindergarten59
Grade 157
Grade 269
Grade 377
Grade 479
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
382’20
362’21
388’22
424’23
424’24
Up 11% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 66%White 14%Black 13%Two or more races 6%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.