William Howard Taft Elementary
Riverside, CA · Riverside Unified · Grades K-6
2,725th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 52%▲ Improving
William Howard Taft Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks William Howard Taft Elementary 2,725th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2015 to 52th in 2025 — improving.
William Howard Taft Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 360 students tested
William Howard Taft Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 596 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.6% | 66.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 18.3% | 20.1% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 6.5% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 4.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near William Howard Taft Elementary
Typical home value $705K in zip 92506 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near William Howard Taft Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Castle View ElementaryRiverside Unified · 0.9 mi away1,955th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 48% - 8John F. Kennedy ElementaryRiverside Unified · 2.2 mi away1,440th of 5,659
ELA 61% · Math 53% - 4Alcott ElementaryRiverside Unified · 2.5 mi away3,402nd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 34% - 9Benjamin Franklin ElementaryRiverside Unified · 2.5 mi away938th of 5,659
ELA 65% · Math 66% - 4Seneca ElementaryMoreno Valley Unified · 2.7 mi away3,878th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 25% - 5Victoria ElementaryRiverside Unified · 2.7 mi away3,002nd of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 3Emerson ElementaryRiverside Unified · 2.8 mi away4,226th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23% - 1Edgemont ElementaryMoreno Valley Unified · 2.8 mi away5,176th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is William Howard Taft Elementary in?
William Howard Taft Elementary is part of the Riverside Unified district in Riverside, California.
Is William Howard Taft Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks William Howard Taft Elementary 2,725th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of William Howard Taft Elementary?
Hispanic 66%, White 20%, Two or more races 7%, Black 5% (596 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near William Howard Taft Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92506 is $705K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.