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#2033 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Taft School
Elementary School · South Holland Sd 151 · Harvey, IL
A South Holland Sd 151 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
393 E 163rd St, Harvey, IL 60426
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Taft School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,238/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harvey), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,995
Median home value
$88,500
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Calvary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Barack H Obama Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Laren Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 7 | 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.
South Holland Sd 151
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,176NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taft School is listed in South Holland SD 151; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taft School
Taft School is a public elementary school in Harvey, IL, part of South Holland Sd 151, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,033 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taft School
What grades does Taft School serve?
Taft School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Taft School?
Taft School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taft School rank in IL?
Taft School ranks #2,033 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Taft School's MySchoolScout rating?
Taft School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Taft School a charter school?
No, Taft School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taft School a Title I school?
No, Taft School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taft School?
99.4% of students at Taft 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 337
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.7%
- Phone
- (708) 339-2710
- Area population (ZIP 60426)
- 23,066
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60426; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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