Taft Elementary School

133 S Western Ave
Neenah, WI 54956
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in WI
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Taft Elementary School's student population of 185 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
185 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Taft Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Taft Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
#1141 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
40%
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30-34%
38%
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50-59%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
14%
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Black
8%
9%
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White
69%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taft Elementary School's ranking?
Taft Elementary School is ranked #1141 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Taft Elementary School?
185 students attend Taft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Taft Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Taft Elementary School?
Taft Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary School offer ?
Taft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Taft Elementary School part of?
Taft Elementary School is part of Neenah Joint School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 185 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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