Is Taft Elementary School a good school?

Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.0% of Oregon elementary schools.

How many students attend Taft Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Taft Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Taft Elementary School?

Students at Taft Elementary School are 61% White, 25% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Taft Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Taft High School

Taft Elementary School

Summary:

Taft Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lincoln City, Oregon, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 453 students. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Taft Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 528 and 623 out of around 700 schools over the past several years. It has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and special education students performing relatively better, while multi-racial students and homeless students struggle. Taft Elementary School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are consistently lower than the state and district averages, and the school has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 70% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Taft Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly lower than Oceanlake Elementary School, which is also part of the Lincoln County School District. However, Taft Elementary School's performance is significantly lower than the Nestucca K8 school, which is located in a different school district (Nestucca Valley School District 101J) but is still relatively close in proximity. Additionally, Taft Elementary School has a lower per-student spending and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Oceanlake Elementary and Nestucca K8, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 3-6

4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367-1620

(541) 996-2136

District: Lincoln County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
589^th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,615

Students who attend Taft Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Taft High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 458

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.9%

Hispanic:

24.7%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Taft Elementary School ranks worse than 83% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lincoln County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.75. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Taft Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lincoln County School District. Racial makeup is: White (60.9%), Hispanic (24.7%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Taft Elementary School is 18.3, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lincoln County School District! (See more...)

Compare Taft Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Taft Elementary School is $18,615. 4 elementary schools in the Lincoln County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Taft Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Taft Elementary School 589^th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Taft Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

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White students:

Lincoln County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lincoln County School District 125^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Taft Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	21.82	511^th	586	12.8%
2005	20.90	547^th	629	13.0%
2006	18.39	580^th	636	8.8%
2007	23.99	556^th	652	14.7%
2008	23.32	562^nd	655	14.2%
2009	30.61	525^th	665	21.1%
2010	24.99	571^st	674	15.3%
2011	25.38	592^nd	695	14.8%
2012	45.33	431^st	730	41.0%
2013	25.96	576^th	707	18.5%
2014	19.19	602^nd	695	13.4%
2015	21.79	588^th	706	16.7%
2016	24.13	566^th	697	18.8%
2017	25.32	552^nd	701	21.3%
2018	20.25	607^th	709	14.4%
2019	16.73	623^rd	705	11.6%
2022	26.58	528^th	706	25.2%
2023	24.54	549^th	706	22.2%
2024	20.75	589^th	710	17.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	13.87	204^th	212	3.8%
2019	14.27	57^th	61	6.6%
2022	6.63	48^th	48	0.0%
2023	8.37	59^th	60	1.7%
2024	10.65	51^st	54	5.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	30.88	355^th	481	26.2%
2019	21.05	269^th	303	11.2%
2022	27.27	171^st	215	20.5%
2023	34.62	143^rd	231	38.1%
2024	34.04	177^th	299	40.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	34.81	466^th	640	27.2%
2019	31.98	450^th	597	24.6%
2022	26.68	523^rd	703	25.6%
2023	36.69	386^th	595	35.1%
2024	31.29	393^rd	523	24.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	24.63	18^th	20	10.0%
2022	52.00	3^rd	6	50.0%
2024	43.70	8^th	9	11.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	20.65	582^nd	681	14.5%
2019	20.23	531^st	621	14.5%
2022	27.86	476^th	646	26.3%
2023	22.59	531^st	652	18.6%
2024	23.77	526^th	658	20.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	21.62	583^rd	680	14.3%
2019	17.50	546^th	623	12.4%
2022	26.23	506^th	654	22.6%
2023	27.57	496^th	665	25.4%
2024	20.34	560^th	662	15.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	26.05	393^rd	475	17.3%
2019	24.47	306^th	364	15.9%
2022	37.74	207^th	339	38.9%
2023	42.42	183^rd	360	49.2%
2024	32.02	268^th	365	26.6%

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Rank History for White students at Taft Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	18.28	612^th	683	10.4%
2019	14.02	622^nd	662	6.0%
2022	30.13	486^th	666	27.0%
2023	23.44	534^th	656	18.6%
2024	20.49	557^th	670	16.9%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Taft Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	527	6	11	12	19	n/a	n/a	0	575
1989	247	3	6	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	262
1990	271	4	10	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	294
1991	275	3	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
1992	655	5	9	16	45	n/a	n/a	0	730
1993	637	7	13	22	52	n/a	n/a	0	731
1994	662	6	17	17	42	n/a	n/a	0	744
1995	712	6	20	33	39	n/a	n/a	0	810
1996	712	6	20	33	39	n/a	n/a	0	810
1997	717	15	21	31	40	n/a	n/a	0	824
1998	266	3	4	11	15	n/a	n/a	0	299
1999	398	5	4	35	25	n/a	n/a	0	467
2000	385	1	8	41	27	n/a	n/a	0	462
2001	273	1	5	43	32	n/a	n/a	0	354
2002	225	1	7	69	34	n/a	n/a	29	365
2003	225	1	7	69	34	n/a	n/a	29	365
2004	269	7	6	100	29	n/a	n/a	25	436
2005	246	5	10	88	21	n/a	n/a	32	402
2006	241	4	13	93	29	n/a	n/a	0	380
2007	219	4	11	83	29	n/a	n/a	55	401
2008	217	4	11	91	31	n/a	n/a	32	386
2009	236	4	12	94	24	n/a	n/a	19	389
2010	245	2	7	104	26	n/a	n/a	22	406
2011	248	0	4	118	32	0	14	0	416
2012	254	0	3	118	26	0	21	0	422
2013	281	3	0	118	24	0	26	0	452
2014	276	2	2	128	20	0	30	0	458
2015	272	1	6	142	21	0	46	0	488
2016	350	5	4	131	16	1	43	0	550
2017	345	3	6	125	9	1	42	0	531
2018	353	1	4	122	9	1	45	0	535
2019	359	3	2	128	12	2	45	0	551
2020	335	2	2	130	10	3	42	0	524
2021	300	4	6	115	10	1	47	0	483
2022	290	6	7	118	9	0	53	0	483
2023	278	4	9	110	12	1	39	0	453
2024	279	2	9	113	12	1	42	0	458

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Taft Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	575	32.3	17.8	29.2
1989	262	10.5	24.9	35.1
1990	294	14.8	19.8	35.4
1991	290	15.5	18.7	27.9
1992	730	33.5	21.7	26.8
1993	731	34.0	21.5	27.5
1994	744	38.7	19.2	34.1
1995	810	45.2	17.9	38.1
1996	810	45.2	17.9	38.1
1997	824	47.2	17.5	35.2
1998	299	16.0	18.7	45.2
1999	467	19.3	24.2	70.9
2000	462	24.1	19.2	60
2001	354	24.5	14.4	77.7
2002	365	24.0	15.2	83.6
2003	365	24.0	15.2	83.6
2004	436	19.5	22.4	76.2
2005	402	24.5	16.4	92.7
2006	380	19.0	20.0	80
2007	401	19.0	21.1	79.2
2008	386	19.0	20.3	77.1
2009	389	19.5	19.9	80.8
2010	406	18.3	22.1	82.3
2011	416	19.3	21.5	78.1
2012	422	17.5	24.0	80.1
2013	452	19.0	23.7	79.2
2014	458	20.5	22.3	82.8
2015	488	23.0	21.2	82.2
2016	550	29.0	18.9	74.9
2017	531	28.3	18.7	74.8
2018	535	28.8	18.5	74.8
2019	551	28.8	19.1	75
2020	524	25.8	20.2	74.8
2021	483	26.4	18.2	n/a
2022	483	26.5	18.2	n/a
2023	453	27.6	16.3	70.6
2024	458	25.0	18.3	66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Taft Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	575	32.3	17.8	29.2
1989	262	10.5	24.9	35.1
1990	294	14.8	19.8	35.4
1991	290	15.5	18.7	27.9
1992	730	33.5	21.7	26.8
1993	731	34.0	21.5	27.5
1994	744	38.7	19.2	34.1
1995	810	45.2	17.9	38.1
1996	810	45.2	17.9	38.1
1997	824	47.2	17.5	35.2
1998	299	16.0	18.7	45.2
1999	467	19.3	24.2	70.9
2000	462	24.1	19.2	60
2001	354	24.5	14.4	77.7
2002	365	24.0	15.2	83.6
2003	365	24.0	15.2	83.6
2004	436	19.5	22.4	76.2
2005	402	24.5	16.4	92.7
2006	380	19.0	20.0	80
2007	401	19.0	21.1	79.2
2008	386	19.0	20.3	77.1
2009	389	19.5	19.9	80.8
2010	406	18.3	22.1	82.3
2011	416	19.3	21.5	78.1
2012	422	17.5	24.0	80.1
2013	452	19.0	23.7	79.2
2014	458	20.5	22.3	82.8
2015	488	23.0	21.2	82.2
2016	550	29.0	18.9	74.9
2017	531	28.3	18.7	74.8
2018	535	28.8	18.5	74.8
2019	551	28.8	19.1	75
2020	524	25.8	20.2	74.8
2021	483	26.4	18.2	n/a
2022	483	26.5	18.2	n/a
2023	453	27.6	16.3	70.6
2024	458	25.0	18.3	66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Taft Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,983
2020	n/a	n/a	$14,831
2021	n/a	n/a	$18,608
2022	$1,787 (11.1%)	$14,360 (88.9%)	$16,148
2023	$1,770 (9.5%)	$16,844 (90.5%)	$18,615

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Taft Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 623^rd of 705 Elementary schools	Ranks 549^th of 706 Elementary schools	10.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)	30.6	31.4	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)	34.9	31.7	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	46.5	39.4	7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)	27.2	20.8	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)	30.3	25.3	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	46.4	39.7	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)	31	28.8	2.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)	40.8	33.4	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	49.2	42.3	6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)	25.2	26.5	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)	31.6	29.4	2.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	43.2	37.6	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)	38.6	35.9	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)	46.4	36.9	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54	47.1	6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)	20	17.8	2.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)	22.9	18.8	4.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.8	30.7	7.1%
5th Grade Science (Taft Elementary School)	22.1	23	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Lincoln County School District)	26	24.4	1.6%
5th Grade Science (Oregon)	34.7	30.3	4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Taft Elementary School)	36.1	32.4	3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lincoln County School District)	38	31.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	51.5	41	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Taft Elementary School)	18.7	15	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lincoln County School District)	20.4	14.9	5.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	37.1	28.1	9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	551	453	17.8%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	12	12
Asian	2	9	350%
Hispanic	128	110	14.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	359	278	22.6%
Two or More Races	45	39	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75%	70.6%	4.3%

Schools Near Taft Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)						OSAS Mathematics (2024)						OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Taft Elementary School	Public	3-6	4040 High School Dr	Lincoln City	97367	Lincoln County	Lincoln County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 996-2136	458	25	18.3	66.6%	279 (60.9%)	2 (0.4%)	113 (24.7%)	9 (2.0%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.2%)	20.7	589^th of 710 public elementary schools	17.0%		24.5	549^th of 706 public elementary schools	22.2%	40	31.1	16.7	34.1	31.2			27.5	10.4	17.4	15.4			17.2		$18,615	$1,771	$16,845
Oceanlake Elementary School	Public	K-2	2420 NE 22nd St	Lincoln City	97367	Lincoln County	Lincoln County School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 994-5296	281	20	14.1	66.5%	162 (57.7%)	1 (0.4%)	71 (25.3%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (11.4%)								(n/a)															$19,604	$1,953	$17,651
Nestucca K8	Public	K-8	36925 Hwy 101 S	Cloverdale	97112	Tillamook County	Nestucca Valley School District 101J	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 392-3194	358	18	19.8	71.8%	237 (66.2%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (24.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	25 (7.0%)	21.9	577^th of 710 public elementary schools	18.7%		23.3	561^st of 706 public elementary schools	20.5%	16	14.7	36.6	27.3	39.5	34.4	48.6	14.7	26.8			15.2	11.4	6.8	27.8	$22,896	$2,022	$20,874

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