D
Needs Improvement
44/100

Taft Elementary

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 133 S Western Ave, Neenah, WI 54956
Overall
D
44/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 17th percentile in Wisconsin
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

44
Repit Score
out of 100
185
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%17/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Wisconsin schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−13 pts vs. state avg 40%)
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 Wisconsin 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
White32%27%reading -18 pts, math -31 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -4 pts, math -9 pts22nd 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 133 S Western Ave
City Neenah
ZIP Code 54956
District 5510320
NCES School ID 551032002995
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 54956

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,375
Per Capita Income $43,426
Poverty Rate 4.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%
High School or Higher 95.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,700
Median Rent $960
Owner-Occupied 69.2%
Renter-Occupied 30.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Taft Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 68.7%
Hispanic/Latino 10.8%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Black 8.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 185
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Taft Elementary?
Taft Elementary has a Repit School Score of 44 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 Taft Elementary?
Taft Elementary has 185 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Taft Elementary serve?
Taft Elementary serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Taft Elementary receive per student?
Taft Elementary receives $22,158 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Taft Elementary in 54956 ▼
Avg Home Value
$351,727
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,091
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
30.8%

Other Schools in 54956

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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