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#2101 of 3,441 schools in OH
William H Taft Elementary School
Elementary School · Cincinnati Public Schools · Cincinnati, OH
A Cincinnati Public Schools elementary school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
270 Southern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William H Taft Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 32 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cincinnati), 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
$35,936
Median home value
$222,500
Median rent
$1,166/mo
College educated
49.9%
Homeownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
47.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Rothenberg Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cincinnati Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #22 of 65
- District spending per student
- $19,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
William H Taft Elementary School is listed in Cincinnati Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William H Taft Elementary School
William H Taft Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cincinnati, OH, part of Cincinnati Public Schools, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,101 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William H Taft Elementary School
What grades does William H Taft Elementary School serve?
William H Taft Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend William H Taft Elementary School?
William H Taft Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H Taft Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H Taft Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William H Taft Elementary School rank in OH?
William H Taft Elementary School ranks #2,101 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is William H Taft Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William H Taft Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 William H Taft Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William H Taft Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William H Taft Elementary School a charter school?
No, William H Taft Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William H Taft Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William H Taft Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.8%
- Phone
- (513) 363-5600
- Area population (ZIP 45219)
- 19,326
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 21.6
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.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 45219; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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