- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aurora, CO
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni
Federal NCES profile for Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080234001324
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234001324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni grew from 567 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 080234001324 · Aurora, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 18.2:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni grew from 567 students in 2022-23 to 641 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 601
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni
601 students
What this shows Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni compares
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 110% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
African American 16.8%
White 11.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni
How many students attend Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni?
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni?
The student-teacher ratio at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni is 18.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni?
80.8% of students at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni?
The largest demographic group at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni?
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni rank among elementary schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.