- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Taft Primary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-15.0%).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 172076002358 · Kankakee, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 15:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Kankakee High School (1,360 students)
Taft Primary School shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 301 in 2023-24 (-15.0%). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Taft Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kankakee High
Kankakee High School
1,360 students
- John Kennedy M 519
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
519 students
- Kankakee Junio 501
Kankakee Junior High School
501 students
- Proegler Schoo 466
Proegler School
466 students
- Lincoln Cltrl 437
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
437 students
- This school 316
Taft Primary School
316 students
What this shows Taft Primary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft Primary School compares
Taft Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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
District finance for Kankakee Sd 111 reports $18,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~316 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), down 53.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.