- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln City, OR
Taft Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Taft Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410750000655
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lincoln City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, OR.
School address
District: Lincoln County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410750000655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Taft Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410750000655 · Lincoln City, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 17.2:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Newport High School (669 students)
Taft Elementary School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Taft Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newport High S
Newport High School
669 students
- Taft High Scho
Taft High School
535 students
- This school
Taft Elementary School
464 students
- Newport Middle
Newport Middle School
426 students
- Sam Case Eleme
Sam Case Elementary
353 students
- Toledo Element
Toledo Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Taft Elementary School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Elementary School compares
Taft Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,750
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Taft Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lincoln County Sd reports $15,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Case Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toledo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Lincoln City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taft Elementary School
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Taft Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Taft Elementary School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Lincoln City, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taft Elementary School rank among public schools in Lincoln City?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lincoln City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lincoln City on the city page.
What other schools are in Lincoln County Sd?
Besides Taft Elementary School, Lincoln County Sd also operates Newport High School (669 students), Taft High School (535 students), and Newport Middle School (426 students). See the Lincoln County Sd district page for the complete list.