Enrollment
209
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 390449001823
Pickett Elementary School — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for Pickett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Toledo City · Ohio
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickett Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Pickett Elementary School reports 209 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 418 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 82.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Toledo City spends $20,102 per pupil district-wide, above the Ohio average of $16,867 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.5% from local sources (property taxes), 43.7% from the state, and 28.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pickett Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Ohio state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
82.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,102
per pupil, district-wide
— above Ohio avg of $16,867
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 418 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 209 Top 17% in Ohio — larger than 83% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 390449001823
Student demographics
African American 79.4%
Two or More 12.0%
White 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: African American at 79.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 418:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 82.8%
In-school suspensions 29
Out-of-school suspensions 36
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo City, which includes Pickett Elementary School.
$20,102
Per student
+19%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 43.7%
Federal 28.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,105
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
Similar elementary schools in Toledo
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Silver Creek Elementary School
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Shoreland Elementary School
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650 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
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511 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Meadowvale Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Pickett Elementary School
How many students attend Pickett Elementary School?
Pickett Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickett Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pickett Elementary School is African American at 79.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickett Elementary School?
Pickett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.