Enrollment
750
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Toledo, OH
Toledo School for the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Toledo School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390005603084Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toledo School for the Arts earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #13 of 45
- schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Toledo School for the Arts has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toledo School for the Arts ranks #13 of 45 schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
District: Toledo School for the Arts · Ohio
NCES ID 390005603084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Toledo School for the Arts compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Toledo School for the Arts
Toledo School for the Arts is a large charter combined-grade school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 750 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 750 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 530 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Toledo School for the Arts spends $10,762 per pupil, 27% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Toledo's public schools, it stands alongside Northwest Ohio Classical Academy (607 students): Toledo School for the Arts is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15:1 vs 67.4:1).
Toledo School for the Arts is a single-school charter district, so Toledo School for the Arts 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 Toledo School for the Arts compares
Toledo School for the Arts on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,762
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.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
White 58.0%
African American 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Toledo School for the Arts is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo School for the Arts, which includes Toledo School for the Arts.
$10,762
Per student
-27%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.4%
Federal 14.6%
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 other schools in Toledo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Northwest Ohio Classical Academy
Standard public school
607 students 67.4:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Toledo
Standard public school
515 students 12:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills High School
Standard public school
475 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~750 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Toledo School for the Arts
How many students attend Toledo School for the Arts?
Toledo School for the Arts has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toledo School for the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Toledo School for the Arts is 15:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toledo School for the Arts?
31.1% of students at Toledo School for the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toledo School for the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Toledo School for the Arts is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toledo School for the Arts?
Toledo School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Toledo School for the Arts rank among schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Toledo School for the Arts ranks #13 of 45 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 schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Toledo School for the Arts a good school?
Toledo School for the Arts earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Toledo School for the Arts?
None; Toledo School for the Arts is a single-school charter district, and Toledo School for the Arts is its only campus.
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