Taft Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Redwood City, California 94063 · Redwood City Elementary
#4241 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#44187 of 50,301 nationally
About Taft Elementary
Taft Elementary is a public elementary located in Redwood City, in the Redwood City Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 357 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4241st of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 357.
There are 18 schools in Redwood City; Taft Elementary ranks 16th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)93.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Taft Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Taft Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
711 students · 1.0 km away
Connect Community Charter
Redwood City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
143 students · 1.0 km away
Everest Public High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
224 students · 1.2 km away
Garfield Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students · 1.4 km away
Summit Preparatory Charter High
Redwood City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
293 students · 1.5 km away
Tide Academy
Menlo Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
212 students · 1.8 km away
Hoover Elementary
Redwood City · Public elementary · Grades K–8
675 students · 1.9 km away
Encinal Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students · 1.9 km away
Laurel Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students · 2.5 km away
Menlo-Atherton High
Atherton · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,158 students · 2.8 km away
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Highlands Elementary
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357 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Taft Elementary a good school?
Taft Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 21.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4241 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Taft Elementary rank in California?
Taft Elementary ranks #4241 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #44187 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Taft Elementary?
Taft Elementary had 357 students in 2025.
Is Taft Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Taft Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Taft Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taft Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.