Taft Elementary School

Students enjoy learning at Taft Elementary.

Students are challenged at Taft Elementary.

Taft Elementary School is located in the Lansingville neighborhood.

Students study a variety of subjects at Taft Elementary.

Taft Elementary services many of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Neighborhood children enjoy the Taft Elementary playground.

Taft Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

730 E Avondale Ave, Youngstown, OH

Lansingville Neighborhood

Youngstown City School District

274 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jennifer Damico

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
13%

Reading Proficiency
24%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

24%

Math Proficiency

13%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 25	Full Time Teachers 25
Teachers in First or Second Year 33.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

295:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.2%	Female 48.8%
Black 48.4%	Hispanic 27.6%
Two or more races 12.1%	White 11.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/22/2025

I was just at the school today to enroll my daughter in school and study the staff at the front desk, questioning me. Why is the police officer questioning me about my daughter that she doesn't know? My daughter only been at the school when she was in pre-K and the officer is like who's your daughte...

1.0 parent

1/14/2020

the is is the worst school ever i have been her since 1 grade and this school has not change with the kids in her or anything the test scores are to low we cant learn anything because of other kids because they are not disciplined and so on if anyone go questions pl z contact

1.0 teacher

5/16/2013

Taft school needs a total reform program starting from the staff to the management and principal. Any school that tries to justify inappropriate and ill-mannered teacher's behavior definitely needs a total reconstruction. When is it ever conducive to positive outcome predictability when teachers hol...

5.0 parent

10/26/2011

LOVE THE STAFF AT TAFT. MIKE FLOOD HAS DONE A WONDERFUL JOB! THE TEACHERS THAT MY CHILDREN HAVE HAD IN THE 2 YEARS THEY HAVE BEEN AT THE SCHOOL ARE OUTSTANDING! THE FACT THAT THEY ALL CARE ABOUT EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY IS AMAZING. THAT IS JUST HOW IT SHOULD BE. THEY TRANSFERRED TO TAFT FROM A CATHOL...

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Taft Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Youngstown, OH and is served by the Youngstown City School District in Ohio. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 274 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Taft Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $80,239. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodrow Wilson Alternative School, Youngstown Virtual Academy, Memorial High School, and more. Learn more about what Youngstown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Taft Elementary School.

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