Taft School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harvey, Illinois 60426 · South Holland SD 151
#1434 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#37916 of 50,301 nationally
About Taft School
Taft School is a public elementary located in Harvey, in the South Holland SD 151 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–1. In 2025 it enrolled 308 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1434th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 308.
There are 7 schools in Harvey; Taft School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Taft School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Holmes Elem School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students · 705 m away
Coolidge Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students · 1.6 km away
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Markham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 1.8 km away
Maya Angelou Elem Sch
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 2.5 km away
Thornton Township High School
Harvey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students · 2.6 km away
Thornwood High School
South Holland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students · 2.6 km away
Whittier Elem School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students · 2.7 km away
Madison School
South Holland · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
277 students · 2.9 km away
Brooks Middle School
Harvey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
455 students · 3.0 km away
Wolcott School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
249 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Oak Crest School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Harriet Tubman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
Jefferson Elem School
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Barnsdale Road School
La Grange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students
Everett Elem School
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–4
308 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Taft School a good school?
Taft School has a Success Index (US) of 31.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1434 of 2,303 in Illinois. 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 School rank in Illinois?
Taft School ranks #1434 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #37916 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Taft School?
Taft School had 308 students in 2025.
Is Taft School a elementary school or a high school?
Taft School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Taft School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Taft School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.