D
Needs Improvement
40/100

William H. Taft Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1000 Robinson St, Marion, OH 43302
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 11th percentile in Ohio
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Ohio schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
399
Students
enrolled
19.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%11/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Ohio schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −3 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Ohio. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−20 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−27 pts vs. state avg 59%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Ohio state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -33 pts, math -46 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -21 pts, math -25 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading -14 pts, math -27 pts8th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1000 Robinson St
City Marion
ZIP Code 43302
District 3904433
NCES School ID 390443304539
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 43302

Understanding the community around William H. Taft Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $51,210
Per Capita Income $27,494
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $129,100
Median Rent $843
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for William H. Taft Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.2%
Two or More Races 17.8%
Hispanic/Latino 8.8%
Black 8.0%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 399
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for William H. Taft Elementary School?
William H. Taft Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend William H. Taft Elementary School?
William H. Taft Elementary School has 399 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1.
What grades does William H. Taft Elementary School serve?
William H. Taft Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does William H. Taft Elementary School receive per student?
William H. Taft Elementary School receives $16,286 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around William H. Taft Elementary School in 43302 ▼
Avg Home Value
$170,252
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,210
1-Year Change
+7.0%
% Renters
36.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026