Enrollment
316
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kankakee, IL
Taft Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Taft Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172076002358
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Kankakee · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 316
- students enrolled
Taft Primary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Primary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, IL.
School address
District: Kankakee Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 172076002358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft Primary School
Taft Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kankakee, Illinois, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 316 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Kankakee's elementary schools, it stands alongside John Kennedy Middle Grade School (519 students): Taft Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 16.7:1).
Kankakee Sd 111 also operates Kankakee High School (1,360 students) and John Kennedy Middle Grade School (519 students) alongside Taft Primary School.
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 School compares
Taft Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.3%
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
$16,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 55.1%
White 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Taft Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kankakee Sd 111, which includes Taft Primary School.
$16,370
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 55.1%
Federal 20.0%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Kennedy Middle Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kankakee Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Proegler School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Kankakee
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Standard public school
519 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Limestone Middle Sch
Standard public school
468 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Standard public school
437 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
King Middle Grade School
Standard public school
385 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Edison Primary School
Standard public school
192 students 16:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~316 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taft Primary School
How many students attend Taft Primary School?
Taft Primary School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kankakee, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Taft Primary School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Kankakee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft Primary School?
Taft Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Kankakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft Primary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kankakee on the city page.
Is Taft Primary School a good school?
Taft Primary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Kankakee Sd 111?
Besides Taft Primary School, Kankakee Sd 111 also operates Kankakee High School (1,360 students), John Kennedy Middle Grade School (519 students), and Kankakee Junior High School (501 students). See the Kankakee Sd 111 district page for the complete list.
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