Enrollment
948
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Toll Gate Elementary compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Toll Gate Elementary
Toll Gate Elementary is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Pickerington, Ohio, enrolling 948 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Ohio schools and 41% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.1% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 93% of state schools at 948 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #246, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 948 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pickerington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harmon Middle School (632 students): Toll Gate Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 25.3:1).
Pickerington Local also operates Pickerington High School North (1,761 students) and Pickerington High School Central (1,711 students) alongside Toll Gate Elementary.
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 Toll Gate Elementary compares
Toll Gate Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,042
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickerington Local, which includes Toll Gate Elementary.
$13,042
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 40.6%
Federal 9.3%
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.
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
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~948 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Toll Gate Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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