Enrollment
340
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toledo, OH
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology
Federal NCES profile for Explorers Academy of Science and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390163606185Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #5 of 42
- elementary schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 340
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Explorers Academy of Science and Technology ranks #5 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
District: Explorers Academy of Science and Technology · Ohio
NCES ID 390163606185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
What stands out at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 340 students.
With 340 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 36.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toledo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students): Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a single-school charter district, so Explorers Academy of Science and Technology operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Explorers Academy of Science and Technology compares
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 340 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 77.1%
Two or More 9.7%
White 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Largest group: African American at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Explorers Academy of Science and Technology, which includes Explorers Academy of Science and Technology.
$12,085
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
State 63.3%
Federal 36.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Toledo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Shoreland Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowvale Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about Explorers Academy of Science and Technology
How many students attend Explorers Academy of Science and Technology?
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toledo, OH.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explorers Academy of Science and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is African American at 77.1% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explorers Academy of Science and Technology?
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Explorers Academy of Science and Technology rank among elementary schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Explorers Academy of Science and Technology ranks #5 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Explorers Academy of Science and Technology a good school?
Explorers Academy of Science and Technology earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Explorers Academy of Science and Technology?
None; Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is a single-school charter district, and Explorers Academy of Science and Technology is its only campus.
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