Enrollment
750
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 390005603084 Charter school
Toledo School for the Arts — Toledo, OH
Federal NCES profile for Toledo School for the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 40
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 School for the Arts · 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)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Ohio avg
-25% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Toledo School for the Arts reports 750 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 50.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Ohio state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% below the Ohio average and 40% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 188 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Toledo School for the Arts spends $14,228 per pupil district-wide, below the Ohio average of $16,867 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.0% from local sources (property taxes), 64.4% from the state, and 14.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), 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 Toledo School for the Arts 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 2% | 31.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 87% | — | — |
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.
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$14,228
per pupil, district-wide
— below Ohio avg of $16,867
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 750 Top 87% in Ohio — larger than 13% of 3,586 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.1% -2% vs state
NCES ID 390005603084
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 188:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Toledo School for the Arts, which includes Toledo School for the Arts.
$14,228
Per student
-16%
vs Ohio
Avg $16,867
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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 54.7:1 students per teacher
Woodward High School
Standard public school
570 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Beverly Elementary School
Standard public school
557 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Mctigue Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 14.8:1 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 14.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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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 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 other 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 13.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Ohio average of 18.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Toledo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toledo School for the Arts?
Toledo School for the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) 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.