Enrollment
601
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080234001324
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni — Aurora, CO
Federal NCES profile for Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
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
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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni reports 601 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 80.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 110% above the Colorado average and 56% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a spends $19,113 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.4% from local sources (property taxes), 41.1% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 2 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 Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 110% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 81% | — | — |
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
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 110% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$19,113
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 601 Top 81% in Colorado — larger than 19% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 80.8% +110% vs state
NCES ID 080234001324
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a, which includes Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learni.
$19,113
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 41.1%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in AURORA, CO.
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 17.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in AURORA, CO.
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 51/100 (C-) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.