TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

301 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Taft Elementary School, located on Anderson Street in Boise, Idaho, serves as a community-focused neighborhood school within the Boise School District. It is situated in a residential area of the city and is known for providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes core academics, character development, and student engagement. The school typically serves students from kindergarten through the sixth grade, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and families work collaboratively to support student success.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Taft Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere that promotes both social and emotional growth. The school often leverages its location within the Boise community to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and local enrichment activities. As part of the Boise School District, Taft adheres to rigorous educational standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through dedicated teaching practices and a supportive school culture.

301

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	38
Black	72
Asian	27
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
150 (49.8%)
Black
72 (23.9%)
Hispanic
38 (12.6%)
Asian
27 (9.0%)
Two or More
12 (4.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-6180
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 41

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 44