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Toll Gate Elementary

12183 Tollgate Rd, Pickerington, OH 43147Pickerington Local →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
854
Students
Total enrolled
$13,971
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
23.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 50% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 854 students in grades KG–04 in Pickerington, Ohio.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,971 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
23.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Toll Gate Elementary is a large elementary in Pickerington, Ohio, serving grades KG–04 with 854 students. The district invests $13,971 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 15% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Toll Gate Elementary

854
Total Students
23.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
15%
Free Lunch
37
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution457 male · 397 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility15%
National avg 52% · 130 students
Student Composition
64%
15%
8%
Asian7%
White64%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black15%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 390468905547

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,971Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,971
State avg
$17,120
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,147
Student Support$2,655
Administration$1,677
Operations$2,096
Other$1,397
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,971 spent per student, an estimated $6,189 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
41%
50%
State government
40.6%
Local (property tax)
50.1%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 15% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Sycamore Creek Elementary SchoolTussing Elementary SchoolViolet Elementary SchoolFairfield Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Pickerington Lakeview Junior HighPickerington Ridgeview Junior High SchoolHarmon Middle SchoolDiley Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
Pickerington High School CentralPickerington High School NorthPickerington Alternative School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyFairfield County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPickerington Local →
Phone: (614)833-2110
NCES ID: 390468905547
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pickerington seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Pickerington Local
High
Pickerington High School Central
1,808 students · 09–12
29% FRL
High
Pickerington High School North
1,628 students · 09–12
22% FRL
Mid
Pickerington Lakeview Junior High
873 students · 07–08
25% FRL
Mid
Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High School
846 students · 07–08
31% FRL
Elem
Sycamore Creek Elementary School
749 students · PK–04
22% FRL
Elem
Tussing Elementary School
663 students · PK–04
● 45 opp48% FRL
Mid
Harmon Middle School
636 students · 05–06
40% FRL
Mid
Diley Middle School
583 students · 05–06
35% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12183 Tollgate Rd, Pickerington, OH 43147
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.