- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Taft, CA
Taft Primary
Federal NCES profile for Taft Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063870006509
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft Primary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Taft · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Taft Primary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Primary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Taft Primary held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 063870006509 · Taft, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 23.1:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Junior High (748 students)
Taft Primary held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Taft Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Junior
Lincoln Junior High
748 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary
520 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary
328 students
- Conley Element
Conley Elementary
306 students
- Jefferson Elem 271
Jefferson Elementary
271 students
- This school 231
Taft Primary
231 students
What this shows Taft Primary reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Primary compares
Taft Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 46% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$14,953
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 22.9%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Taft Primary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Taft City reports $14,953 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Taft
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
520 students 26:1 students per teacher
Parkview Elementary
Standard public school
328 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Conley Elementary
Standard public school
306 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
271 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taft Primary
How many students attend Taft Primary?
Taft Primary has 231 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Taft, CA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Taft Primary?
81.0% of students at Taft Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Primary?
The largest demographic group at Taft Primary is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Taft, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Primary?
Taft Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taft Primary rank among elementary schools in Taft?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Primary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Taft, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Taft on the city page.
What other schools are in Taft City?
Besides Taft Primary, Taft City also operates Lincoln Junior High (748 students), Roosevelt Elementary (520 students), and Parkview Elementary (328 students). See the Taft City district page for the complete list.