Toledo City

Toledo, Ohio — 56 schools

21,814
Total Enrollment
56
Schools
$20,102
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Toledo City operates 56 public schools serving 21,814 students, placing it among the larger districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 35 other, 15 elementary, 6 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 20,744 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lucas County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,102 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.5% local, 43.7% state, and 28.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $98,063 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 78/100, ranked #22 of 822 in Ohio against a state average of 46 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 6 of 56 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 349.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 58.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.3% African American, 23.4% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Toledo City school enrollment varies 69× across entities

Toledo City school enrollment ranges from 16 students (lowest) to 1,105 students (highest), a spread of 1,089 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Toledo City student-counselor ratio is 350:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Toledo City is typically wider than the Toledo City-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Toledo City chronic absenteeism rate is 58.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

28.8%
Federal
43.7%
State
27.5%
Local

Funding Equity

78
Equity Score
22 / 822
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lucas County county, where this district is located.

$769
Studio/mo
$820
1 BR/mo
$1,076
2 BR/mo
$1,380
3 BR/mo
$1,454
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$98,063
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 56 schools in Toledo City.

White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 47.3%
Multiracial 12.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6 / 56
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
349.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
58.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Toledo City

School Enrollment
Start High School
1,105
Waite High School
937
Bowsher High School
772
Jesup W. Scott High School
754
Rogers High School
700
Woodward High School
570
Beverly Elementary School
557
Mctigue Elementary School
552
Whittier Elementary School
485
Leverette Elementary School
472
Longfellow Elementary School
471
Garfield Elementary School
435
Deveaux Elementary School
431
East Broadway Elementary School
416
Robinson Elementary School
415
Old Orchard Elementary School
414
Larchmont Elementary School
394
Oakdale Elementary School
392
Elmhurst Elementary School
381
Raymer Elementary School
381
Ottawa River Elementary School
375
Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School
370
Marshall Stemm Academy
366
Hawkins Elementary School
355
Toledo Early College High School
353
Navarre Elementary School
345
Riverside Elementary School
340
Sherman Elementary School
339
Reynolds Elementary School
336
Glendale-Feilbach Elementary School
335
Mckinley Stemm Academy
323
Crossgates Pre-School
323
Byrnedale Elementary School
316
Birmingham Elementary School
313
Burroughs Elementary School
310
Keyser Elementary School
306
Arlington Elementary School
305
Toledo Technology Academy High School
293
Escuela Smart Academy
287
Rosa Parks Elementary School
284
Glenwood Elementary School
281
Old West End Academy Elementary School
272
Walbridge Elementary School
264
Harvard Elementary School
262
Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy
261
Chase Stem Academy
245
Spring Elementary School
239
Ella P. Stewart Academy for Girls
213
Pickett Elementary School
209
Jones Leadership Academy
192
Toledo Public Schools Virtual Academy
191
Mayfair
170
Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary School
152
Edgewater Elementary School
124
Westfield/Robinson Achievement
45
Summit
16

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Toledo City?

Toledo City has 56 schools, including 6 high, 35 other, 15 elementary. Total enrollment is 21,814 students.

How much does Toledo City spend per student?

Toledo City spends $20,102 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #22 in Ohio.

What is the average teacher salary in Toledo City?

The average teacher salary in Toledo City is $98,063 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Toledo City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lucas County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Toledo City?

Toledo City students are 47.3% African American, 23.4% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 56 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Toledo City?

Toledo City has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #22 out of 822 districts in Ohio. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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