- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harvey, IL
Taft School
Federal NCES profile for Taft School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173675003783
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taft School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 308
- students enrolled
Taft School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taft School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Harvey, IL.
School address
District: South Holland Sd 151 · Illinois
NCES ID 173675003783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Taft School shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 173675003783 · Harvey, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge Middle School (460 students)
Taft School shrank from 364 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.7 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Taft School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coolidge Middl
Coolidge Middle School
460 students
- This school
Taft School
308 students
- Madison School
Madison School
277 students
- Eisenhower Sch
Eisenhower School
274 students
What this shows Taft School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taft School compares
Taft 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.4%
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
$21,176
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 65.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Taft School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for South Holland Sd 151 reports $21,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taft School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taft School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Harvey
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taft School
How many students attend Taft School?
Taft School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harvey, IL. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taft School?
The largest demographic group at Taft School is African American at 65.1% of enrollment, in Harvey, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taft School?
Taft School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Taft School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Harvey, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in South Holland Sd 151?
Besides Taft School, South Holland Sd 151 also operates Coolidge Middle School (460 students), Madison School (277 students), and Eisenhower School (274 students). See the South Holland Sd 151 district page for the complete list.