Enrollment
308
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taft School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taft School
Taft School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Harvey, Illinois, enrolling 308 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Harvey's public schools, it stands alongside Riley Early Childhood Center (124 students): Taft School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 15.5:1).
South Holland Sd 151 also operates Coolidge Middle School (460 students) and Madison School (277 students) alongside Taft 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 School compares
Taft 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Holland Sd 151, which includes Taft School.
$19,666
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 50.7%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Taft School a good school?
Taft School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 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.
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