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#1407 of 2,105 schools in WI
Taft Elementary
Elementary School · Neenah Joint School District · Neenah, WI
A Neenah Joint School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
133 S Western Ave, Neenah, WI 54956
- Math 31% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Taft Elementary score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 12-year record (2014–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Taft Elementary 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,303/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Neenah), 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
$81,386
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54956; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neenah Lutheran School Adams St CampusPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–2 | 0.3 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Fox Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| Spring Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Hoover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Neenah Joint School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,849NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Taft Elementary is listed in Neenah Joint School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Taft Elementary
Taft Elementary is a public elementary school in Neenah, WI, part of Neenah Joint School District, serving approximately 185 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,407 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Taft Elementary
What grades does Taft Elementary serve?
Taft Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Taft Elementary?
Taft Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Taft Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Taft Elementary rank in WI?
Taft Elementary ranks #1,407 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Taft Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Taft Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Taft Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Taft Elementary a charter school?
No, Taft Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Taft Elementary a Title I school?
No, Taft Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Taft Elementary?
65.4% of students at Taft Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (920) 751-6980
- Area population (ZIP 54956)
- 46,658
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. A newer release may be available.
- 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 54956; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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