Taft Grade School

www.taft90.org

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Taft Grade School, located at 1605 S Washington St in Lockport, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community as part of the Lockport School District 91. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the foundational academic and social development of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character building, Taft Grade School aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the historic and close-knit character of Lockport.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the daily life of the surrounding neighborhood, acting as a central hub for families and local engagement. It typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and school-sponsored events that encourage parental involvement and community spirit. With a commitment to inclusivity and student growth, Taft Grade School strives to create a safe, nurturing space where every child can develop their unique talents and build a strong sense of school pride.

272

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taft Grade School
Demographic	Student Count
White	173
Hispanic	68
Black	8
Asian	5
Two or More	18

White
173 (63.6%)
Hispanic
68 (25.0%)
Two or More
18 (6.6%)
Black
8 (2.9%)
Asian
5 (1.8%)

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:	No
District:	Taft SD 90
Phone:	(815)838-0408
Website:	http://www.taft90.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 26

Grade 8 27