% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
California Standards Test (CST)
45%
42%
48%
75%
72%
69%
This school in 2012
Redwood City Elementary average
California state average
% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
California Standards Test (CST)
62%
58%
67%
70%
67%
71%
This school in 2012
Redwood City Elementary average
California state average
% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
California Standards Test (CST)
47%
57%
63%
62%
68%
65%
44%
48%
60%
This school in 2012
Redwood City Elementary average
California state average
% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
We do not have any test data available for this school.
About This School
Taft Elementary School is a public elementary school in Redwood City. The principal of Taft Elementary School is Patricia Pelino, who can be contacted at ppelino@rcsdk8.net. 561 students attend Taft Elementary School and identfiy primarily as Hispanic; White, non-Hispanic; and Pacific Islander. 73% of the Taft Elementary School students have "limited English proficiency." 87% of the 561 students here get reduced lunch prices. The student to teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 17:1. Fair Oaks Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts
Band
Orchestra
Sports
P.E. classes
Track
Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
Hispanic
93%
70%
White, non-Hispanic
3%
21%
Pacific Islander
1.0%
2%
Asian
1%
3%
Black, non-Hispanic
0.6%
2%
Unspecified
0.4%
0.9%
Filipino
0.2%
1%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0%
0.3%
Student Subgroups
Subgroup
School
District
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program
When my son started Taft in Kindergarten we were a bit uneasy with the idea of him being a student there. He will now start third grade this school year and we couldn't feel happier with Taft school. There is a strong sense of community resources and opportunities for students and families. My son's teachers have all had high expectations for their students and always encourage them and guide them to do their best. Staff Teachers and Administration are very helpful. Outside community members have invested alot of time and energy to provide enrichment opportunies and educational resources for students and Taft families.
(3 years ago)
My kids went to Taft my grand kids went to Taft I have worked with Taft over 30 years and helped establish Healthy Start their years ago. The compasion of the staff and admisinstration is amazing.
(8 years ago)
Challening student body with differing skills backgrounds and capablilities. If the parents had the time and energy to help the students could change everything.