At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
316
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
91%+37.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Taft Primary School is a public primary serving grades 0–3 in Kankakee, Illinois. The school enrolls 316 students. It is part of the Kankakee SD 111 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
91% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–3
DistrictKankakee SD 111
County17091
CityKankakee
ZIP60901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172076002358
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment316
White17.1%
Hispanic / Latino16.8%
Black / African American55.1%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
17.1%
Hispanic
16.8%
Black
55.1%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
10.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.