William Howard Taft Elementary

959 Mission Grove Pkwy. North
Riverside, CA 92506

taft.riversideunified.org/

635 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

William Howard Taft Elementary, located in the Mission Grove area of Riverside, California, serves as a central hub for families within the Riverside Unified School District. The school is situated in a suburban community and is known for its focus on providing a structured, supportive environment for students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that aims to foster both academic achievement and personal growth, catering to a diverse student population typical of the Inland Empire region.

Beyond its core academics, Taft Elementary is recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to student development. The school frequently engages parents and local residents through various extracurricular activities and school events, aiming to create a collaborative culture that prepares students for middle school transitions. With its location in a well-established neighborhood, the school remains a staple of the local education system, focusing on character building and foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and the sciences.

635

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Howard Taft Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	430
Black	28
Asian	10
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
430 (67.7%)
White
121 (19.1%)
Two or More
38 (6.0%)
Black
28 (4.4%)
Asian
10 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)776-3018
Website:	http://taft.riversideunified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	418
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Howard Taft Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	102
Grade 5	80
Grade 6	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Howard Taft Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	298	46.9%
Male	337	53.1%

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