Enrollment
231
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Primary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft Primary
Taft Primary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Taft, California, enrolling 231 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 697 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #652, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (23%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Taft's elementary schools, it stands alongside Roosevelt Elementary (520 students): Taft Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.1:1 vs 26:1).
Taft City also operates Lincoln Junior High (748 students) and Roosevelt Elementary (520 students) alongside Taft Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Taft Primary compares
Taft Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taft City, which includes Taft Primary.
$13,437
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 63.6%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Taft Primary a good school?
Taft Primary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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