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Taft Elementary

Santa Ana Unified · Orange County · 500 West Keller, Santa Ana, CA 92707-4823

(714) 431-7700

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1/10
#5260
Rank 5260 out of 5,722
English Language Arts1/10 · #5175 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #5046 · 12th percentile
Science1/10 · #5353 · 4th percentile

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School Overview

Santa Ana is a dense, working-class city in the heart of Orange County, and Taft Elementary reflects the tight-knit, immigrant-rooted community it serves. Families who prioritize a school that feels connected to its neighborhood will find that here, though academic performance ranks in the lower tier statewide, so parents with strong academic ambitions may want to weigh supplemental support options. It's a school that fits naturally into the fabric of a community where local roots run deep and neighbors genuinely know each other.

Student Demographics

204 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
191 (94%)
Asian
6 (3%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners85 (42%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged190 (93%)
Students with Disabilities61 (30%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

408
Enrollment
26.1
Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
10
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #610 · 90th percentile

246 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.