- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pickerington, OH
Toll Gate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Toll Gate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390468905547
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toll Gate Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Toll Gate Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toll Gate Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468905547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Toll Gate Elementary grew from 854 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 390468905547 · Pickerington, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 25.6:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Toll Gate Elementary grew from 854 students in 2022-23 to 900 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Toll Gate Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School North
1,761 students
- Pickerington H
Pickerington High School Central
1,711 students
- This school
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- Sycamore Creek 652
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
652 students
What this shows Toll Gate Elementary reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toll Gate Elementary compares
Toll Gate Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 65% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 93% in Ohio - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 948 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 19.9%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Toll Gate Elementary is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickerington Local reports $13,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Toll Gate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerington High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington High School Central | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toll Gate Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Pickerington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harmon Middle School
Standard public school
632 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Toll Gate Middle School
Standard public school
592 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Diley Middle School
Standard public school
587 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Fairfield Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
396 students 22:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toll Gate Elementary
How many students attend Toll Gate Elementary?
Toll Gate Elementary has 948 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 900 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toll Gate Elementary?
11.1% of students at Toll Gate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toll Gate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Toll Gate Elementary is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toll Gate Elementary?
Toll Gate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Toll Gate Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Toll Gate Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Pickerington, 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 Pickerington on the city page.
What other schools are in Pickerington Local?
Besides Toll Gate Elementary, Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students), Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students), and Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School (948 students). See the Pickerington Local district page for the complete list.