District Overview
Located at 400 College Street in Taft, Texas, Taft Independent School District serves as an active, traditional public school system nestled within the greater Corpus Christi metropolitan region. Operating as a distant rural district, Taft ISD maintains three operational campuses that deliver a continuous academic pathway for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a supportive learning environment designed to guide students through every stage of their primary and secondary education, ensuring families in the community have access to structured academic programs and extracurricular opportunities close to home.

With an enrollment of 812 students, Taft ISD fosters a close-knit learning atmosphere enriched by a diverse student body, predominantly composed of Hispanic and White students alongside peers of diverse racial backgrounds. The district is well-resourced to meet student needs, employing a total staff of approximately 282 full-time equivalent personnel. This includes over 127 dedicated classroom teachers, nearly 19 instructional aides, and more than 136 support staff members, creating an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio that supports individualized attention and strong academic guidance. Prospective families, community members, and researchers can explore further district initiatives by visiting www.taftisd.net or contacting the central administrative office at (361) 528-2636.
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Total Schools
812
Total Students
127.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAFT ISD
Demographic Student Count
White122
Hispanic679
Black4
Asian1
Two or More4
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    679 (83.6%)
  • White
    122 (15.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.5%)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.1%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in TAFT ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:812*
Teachers (FTE):127.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in TAFT ISD
Found 3 Schools
249 Students
High School 9th - 12th
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th