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Toledo City

Ohio · Public School District
57
Schools
21,745
Students
$20,157
Per-Pupil Spend
+40% nat'l
9.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-43pp vs nat'l
65.6%
Graduation Rate
-20.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Toledo City is a public school district in Ohio serving 21,745 students across 57 schools. It includes 40 elementary, 10 high schools. Its graduation rate of 65.6% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,157 is above average for a US public school district. Only 9% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (57)
Elementary Schools40 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Arlington Elementary SchoolKG–08327
Beverly Elementary SchoolPK–08536
Birmingham Elementary SchoolPK–08299
Burroughs Elementary SchoolKG–08311
Byrnedale Elementary SchoolKG–08343
Chase STEM AcademyKG–08271
DeVeaux Elementary SchoolKG–08475
East Broadway Elementary SchoolPK–08411
Edgewater Elementary SchoolPK–08183
Ella P. Stewart Academy for GirlsPK–06199
Elmhurst Elementary SchoolKG–08382
Escuela SMART AcademyPK–06287
Garfield Elementary SchoolPK–08387
Glendale-Feilbach Elementary SchoolKG–08353
Glenwood Elementary SchoolPK–08300
Grove Patterson Academy Elementary SchoolPK–08403
Harvard Elementary SchoolPK–08311
Hawkins Elementary SchoolKG–08352
Keyser Elementary SchoolPK–08306
Larchmont Elementary SchoolKG–08415
Leverette Elementary SchoolPK–08429
Longfellow Elementary SchoolKG–08533
Marshall STEMM AcademyPK–08374
Martin Luther King Academy for Boys Elementary SchoolPK–06164
McKinley STEMM AcademyKG–08279
McTigue Elementary SchoolPK–08517
Navarre Elementary SchoolPK–08428
Oakdale Elementary SchoolPK–08385
Old Orchard Elementary SchoolPK–08390
Old West End Academy Elementary SchoolKG–08270
Ottawa River Elementary SchoolPK–08321
Pickett Elementary SchoolKG–08274
Raymer Elementary SchoolPK–08424
Riverside Elementary SchoolPK–08361
Robinson Elementary SchoolPK–08358
Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolPK–08263
Sherman Elementary SchoolPK–08293
Spring Elementary SchoolPK–08231
Walbridge Elementary SchoolKG–08280
Whittier Elementary SchoolKG–08509
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,157+40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
27%
State
43.7%
Local (property tax)
27.5%
Federal
28.8%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (27%), with notable federal support (29%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
57
Schools
21,745
Students
9%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate65.6%
Opportunity Score45/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,157 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 9% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 57 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 65.6%, graduation is 20.9 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
29% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Toledo City?
Toledo City has 57 public schools, serving a total of 21,745 students.
What is the graduation rate for Toledo City?
The graduation rate is 65.6%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Toledo City spend per student?
Toledo City spends $20,157 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Toledo City?
9% of students in Toledo City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Toledo City?
No, Toledo City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Toledo City serve?
Toledo City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Toledo City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Toledo City is 45/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.