Taft Elementary School

Summary:

Taft Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lincoln City, Oregon, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 453 students. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taft Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 528 and 623 out of around 700 schools over the past several years. It has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and special education students performing relatively better, while multi-racial students and homeless students struggle. Taft Elementary School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are consistently lower than the state and district averages, and the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Taft Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than Oceanlake Elementary School, which is also part of the Lincoln County School District. However, Taft Elementary School's performance is significantly lower than the Nestucca K8 school, which is located in a different school district (Nestucca Valley School District 101J) but is still relatively close in proximity. Additionally, Taft Elementary School has a lower per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Oceanlake Elementary and Nestucca K8, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 4040 High School Dr
       Lincoln City, OR  97367-1620


(541) 996-2136

District: Lincoln County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,148 Help


Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Taft High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
Hispanic:
24.3%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Taft Elementary School ranks worse than 83% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Taft Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lincoln County School District. Racial makeup is: White (61.4%), Hispanic (24.3%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 16.3, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taft Elementary School is $16,148, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taft Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taft Elementary School 589th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Taft Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lincoln County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County School District 125th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Taft Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.82 511th 586 12.8%
2005 20.90 547th 629 13.0%
2006 18.39 580th 636 8.8%
2007 23.99 556th 652 14.7%
2008 23.32 562nd 655 14.2%
2009 30.61 525th 665 21.1%
2010 24.99 571st 674 15.3%
2011 25.38 592nd 695 14.8%
2012 45.33 431st 730 41.0%
2013 25.96 576th 707 18.5%
2014 19.19 602nd 695 13.4%
2015 21.79 588th 706 16.7%
2016 24.13 566th 697 18.8%
2017 25.32 552nd 701 21.3%
2018 20.25 607th 709 14.4%
2019 16.73 623rd 705 11.6%
2022 26.58 528th 706 25.2%
2023 24.54 549th 706 22.2%
2024 20.75 589th 710 17.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.87 204th 212 3.8%
2019 14.27 57th 61 6.6%
2022 6.63 48th 48 0.0%
2023 8.37 59th 60 1.7%
2024 10.65 51st 54 5.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.88 355th 481 26.2%
2019 21.05 269th 303 11.2%
2022 27.27 171st 215 20.5%
2023 34.62 143rd 231 38.1%
2024 34.04 177th 299 40.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.81 466th 640 27.2%
2019 31.98 450th 597 24.6%
2022 26.68 523rd 703 25.6%
2023 36.69 386th 595 35.1%
2024 31.29 393rd 523 24.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.63 18th 20 10.0%
2022 52.00 3rd 6 50.0%
2024 43.70 8th 9 11.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.65 582nd 681 14.5%
2019 20.23 531st 621 14.5%
2022 27.86 476th 646 26.3%
2023 22.59 531st 652 18.6%
2024 23.77 526th 658 20.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.62 583rd 680 14.3%
2019 17.50 546th 623 12.4%
2022 26.23 506th 654 22.6%
2023 27.57 496th 665 25.4%
2024 20.34 560th 662 15.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.05 393rd 475 17.3%
2019 24.47 306th 364 15.9%
2022 37.74 207th 339 38.9%
2023 42.42 183rd 360 49.2%
2024 32.02 268th 365 26.6%
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Rank History for White students at Taft Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.28 612th 683 10.4%
2019 14.02 622nd 662 6.0%
2022 30.13 486th 666 27.0%
2023 23.44 534th 656 18.6%
2024 20.49 557th 670 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Taft Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 527 6 11 12 19 n/a n/a 0 575
1989 247 3 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 262
1990 271 4 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 294
1991 275 3 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 655 5 9 16 45 n/a n/a 0 730
1993 637 7 13 22 52 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 662 6 17 17 42 n/a n/a 0 744
1995 712 6 20 33 39 n/a n/a 0 810
1996 712 6 20 33 39 n/a n/a 0 810
1997 717 15 21 31 40 n/a n/a 0 824
1998 266 3 4 11 15 n/a n/a 0 299
1999 398 5 4 35 25 n/a n/a 0 467
2000 385 1 8 41 27 n/a n/a 0 462
2001 273 1 5 43 32 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 225 1 7 69 34 n/a n/a 29 365
2003 225 1 7 69 34 n/a n/a 29 365
2004 269 7 6 100 29 n/a n/a 25 436
2005 246 5 10 88 21 n/a n/a 32 402
2006 241 4 13 93 29 n/a n/a 0 380
2007 219 4 11 83 29 n/a n/a 55 401
2008 217 4 11 91 31 n/a n/a 32 386
2009 236 4 12 94 24 n/a n/a 19 389
2010 245 2 7 104 26 n/a n/a 22 406
2011 248 0 4 118 32 0 14 0 416
2012 254 0 3 118 26 0 21 0 422
2013 281 3 0 118 24 0 26 0 452
2014 276 2 2 128 20 0 30 0 458
2015 272 1 6 142 21 0 46 0 488
2016 350 5 4 131 16 1 43 0 550
2017 345 3 6 125 9 1 42 0 531
2018 353 1 4 122 9 1 45 0 535
2019 359 3 2 128 12 2 45 0 551
2020 335 2 2 130 10 3 42 0 524
2021 300 4 6 115 10 1 47 0 483
2022 290 6 7 118 9 0 53 0 483
2023 278 4 9 110 12 1 39 0 453

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 575 32.3 17.8 29.2
1989 262 10.5 24.9 35.1
1990 294 14.8 19.8 35.4
1991 290 15.5 18.7 27.9
1992 730 33.5 21.7 26.8
1993 731 34.0 21.5 27.5
1994 744 38.7 19.2 34.1
1995 810 45.2 17.9 38.1
1996 810 45.2 17.9 38.1
1997 824 47.2 17.5 35.2
1998 299 16.0 18.7 45.2
1999 467 19.3 24.2 70.9
2000 462 24.1 19.2 60
2001 354 24.5 14.4 77.7
2002 365 24.0 15.2 83.6
2003 365 24.0 15.2 83.6
2004 436 19.5 22.4 76.2
2005 402 24.5 16.4 92.7
2006 380 19.0 20.0 80
2007 401 19.0 21.1 79.2
2008 386 19.0 20.3 77.1
2009 389 19.5 19.9 80.8
2010 406 18.3 22.1 82.3
2011 416 19.3 21.5 78.1
2012 422 17.5 24.0 80.1
2013 452 19.0 23.7 79.2
2014 458 20.5 22.3 82.8
2015 488 23.0 21.2 82.2
2016 550 29.0 18.9 74.9
2017 531 28.3 18.7 74.8
2018 535 28.8 18.5 74.8
2019 551 28.8 19.1 75
2020 524 25.8 20.2 74.8
2021 483 26.4 18.2 n/a
2022 483 26.5 18.2 n/a
2023 453 27.6 16.3 70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 575 32.3 17.8 29.2
1989 262 10.5 24.9 35.1
1990 294 14.8 19.8 35.4
1991 290 15.5 18.7 27.9
1992 730 33.5 21.7 26.8
1993 731 34.0 21.5 27.5
1994 744 38.7 19.2 34.1
1995 810 45.2 17.9 38.1
1996 810 45.2 17.9 38.1
1997 824 47.2 17.5 35.2
1998 299 16.0 18.7 45.2
1999 467 19.3 24.2 70.9
2000 462 24.1 19.2 60
2001 354 24.5 14.4 77.7
2002 365 24.0 15.2 83.6
2003 365 24.0 15.2 83.6
2004 436 19.5 22.4 76.2
2005 402 24.5 16.4 92.7
2006 380 19.0 20.0 80
2007 401 19.0 21.1 79.2
2008 386 19.0 20.3 77.1
2009 389 19.5 19.9 80.8
2010 406 18.3 22.1 82.3
2011 416 19.3 21.5 78.1
2012 422 17.5 24.0 80.1
2013 452 19.0 23.7 79.2
2014 458 20.5 22.3 82.8
2015 488 23.0 21.2 82.2
2016 550 29.0 18.9 74.9
2017 531 28.3 18.7 74.8
2018 535 28.8 18.5 74.8
2019 551 28.8 19.1 75
2020 524 25.8 20.2 74.8
2021 483 26.4 18.2 n/a
2022 483 26.5 18.2 n/a
2023 453 27.6 16.3 70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Taft Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,983
2020 n/a n/a $14,831
2021 n/a n/a $18,608
2022 $1,787 (11.1%) $14,360 (88.9%) $16,148

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taft Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 623rd of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 549th of 706 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)30.631.4
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)34.931.7
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)27.220.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)30.325.3
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)3128.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)40.833.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)25.226.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)31.629.4
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)38.635.9
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)46.436.9
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)2017.8
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)22.918.8
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Taft Elementary School)22.123
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lincoln County School District)2624.4
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)36.132.4
 3.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)3831.1
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)18.715
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)20.414.9
 5.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students551453
 17.8%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian1212
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic128110
 14.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White359278
 22.6%
Two or More Races4539
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%70.6%
 4.3%


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Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Taft High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Taft Elementary School.

Students at Taft Elementary School are 61% White, 24% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Oregon elementary schools.


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