Below Average
#3313 of 3,813 schools in IL
Taft Primary School
Elementary School · Kankakee Sd 111 · Kankakee, IL
A Kankakee Sd 111 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
1155 W Hawkins St, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taft Primary School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Taft Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,557
Median home value
$143,200
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kennedy Middle Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 2–6 | 0.2 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Kankakee Trinity AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Steuben Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–3 | 1.5 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kankakee Sd 111
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $18,743NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taft Primary School is listed in Kankakee SD 111; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taft Primary School
Taft Primary School is a public elementary school in Kankakee, IL, part of Kankakee Sd 111, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,313 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taft Primary School
What grades does Taft Primary School serve?
Taft Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Taft Primary School?
Taft Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Primary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taft Primary School rank in IL?
Taft Primary School ranks #3,313 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Taft Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taft Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Taft Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taft Primary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Taft Primary School a charter school?
No, Taft Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taft Primary School a Title I school?
No, Taft Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taft Primary School?
87.4% of students at Taft Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kankakee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.4%
- Phone
- (815) 932-0811
- Area population (ZIP 60901)
- 33,224
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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