Taft Grade School Lockport IL (2026 List)

About Taft Grade School

Taft Grade School is at 1605 S Washington St, Lockport, IL 60441. The school educates students in prekindergarten through grade 8. 258 students are enrolled. The student-teacher ratio is 11:1. The student body is 39 percent female, 61 percent male. State testing shows that 12% of students are proficient in math and 17% are proficient in reading. Taft is a regular public K-8 campus in the Taft School District 90, a single-school district serving local Lockport families. Its K-8 structure provides families a seamless elementary and middle-grade pathway with classroom routines, peer familiarity, student support, athletics, clubs and district communication as one local campus setting. In Lockport’s Will County housing market, parents have one current market reference when comparing school access, commute patterns, and neighborhood fit as local housing values average $360,599. Taft offers a complete grade-span profile for families looking into the best elementary school in Illinois through K-8 continuity, district identity, and practical local access compared to broader elementary-only campuses.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 12%

Reading 17%

State average proficiency is 12% in Math and 17% in Reading.

24

Full-time Teachers

11 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

258

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 62.02%

Asian 1.94%

Hispanic 25.19%

Black 1.16%

Two+ Races 9.69%

Native Am. 0%

White

62.02%

Asian

1.94%

Hispanic

25.19%

Black

1.16%

Two+ Races

9.69%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 258

39.15%

101 Female

60.85%

157 Male

Student Population

258 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

258 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Taft Grade School Contact Information

Address

1605 S Washington St, Lockport, IL 60441

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Phone

(815) 838-0408

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Website

http://www.taft90.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Taft Grade School is now accepting registration for the 2026-2027 school year. New and returning families can register through TeacherEase. The registration page also includes residency requirements, health forms, school supply lists, access to the handbook and highlights of the calendar to get families started early. Returning students should complete enrollment and fee steps by August 1. For Taft families, the update helps with smoother planning and a more organized start to the next school cycle.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school climate like at Taft Grade School?

Ans. Taft Grade School is a small K-8 public school setting where students gain confidence, friendships, routines, and long-lasting peer relationships across many grade levels.

Q2. How does Taft Grade School communicate with families?

Ans. Taft Grade School TeacherEase, Calendars, Parent Resources, Registration, Health Forms and District Communication.

Q3. Does Taft Grade School have any extra-curricular activities?

Ans. Taft Grade School offers the following clubs & programs: Yoga Club, Art Club, Bragi’s Players, STEM Club, Beta Club, student athletics.

Q4. What are the sports at Taft Grade School?

Ans. Baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, track and soccer are provided for eligible students at Taft Grade School during different seasons of the school year.

Q5. Why would parents want to consider Taft Grade School?

Ans. Taft Grade School might appeal to parents for its K-8 continuity, single-district nature, smaller campus, and local Lockport setting.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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