- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pickerington, OH
Toll Gate Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Toll Gate Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390468905559
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toll Gate Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Pickerington · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Toll Gate Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toll Gate Middle School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Pickerington, OH.
School address
District: Pickerington Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390468905559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Toll Gate Middle School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 390468905559 · Pickerington, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 24.7:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickerington High School North (1,761 students)
Toll Gate Middle School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Toll Gate Middle School 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
- Pickerington R
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
948 students
- Toll Gate Elem
Toll Gate Elementary
948 students
- Pickerington L
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
922 students
- This school 592
Toll Gate Middle School
592 students
What this shows Toll Gate Middle School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toll Gate Middle School compares
Toll Gate Middle School 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 24.5%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Toll Gate Middle School 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 Middle School 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickerington Lakeview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toll Gate Middle School'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
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Pickerington
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Toll Gate Elementary
Standard public school
948 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Harmon Middle School
Standard public school
632 students 25.3:1 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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toll Gate Middle School
How many students attend Toll Gate Middle School?
Toll Gate Middle School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pickerington, OH. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Middle School is 24.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Toll Gate Middle School?
13.1% of students at Toll Gate Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toll Gate Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Toll Gate Middle School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Pickerington, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toll Gate Middle School?
Toll Gate Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Pickerington?
By Resource Investment Index, Toll Gate Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, 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.