William H Taft Elementary School

234 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

William Howard Taft Elementary School, located in the Corryville neighborhood of Cincinnati, serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the academic and personal development of its diverse student body. As part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and mathematical skills, while striving to support the social-emotional growth of its students. The school is situated near the University of Cincinnati and local medical campuses, placing it at the heart of an active urban community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Taft Elementary prioritizes fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The staff works to implement various district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and preparing students for middle school success. By leveraging its central location and maintaining a commitment to inclusive education, William H. Taft Elementary seeks to be a foundational institution that helps equip its young learners with the tools necessary for long-term academic and social achievement.

234

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William H Taft Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	8
Black	192
Asian	1
Two or More	19

Black
192 (82.1%)
Two or More
19 (8.1%)
White
14 (6.0%)
Hispanic
8 (3.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-5600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	234
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 25

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 1