Serving 900 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Toll Gate Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Toll Gate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Toll Gate Elementary School's student population of 900 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
900 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
'Educating for Tomorrow'
School Rankings
Toll Gate Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Toll Gate Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 3181 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
19%
17%
White
57%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toll Gate Elementary School's ranking?
Toll Gate Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Toll Gate Elementary School often compared to?
Toll Gate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Violet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Toll Gate Elementary School?
900 students attend Toll Gate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Toll Gate Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Toll Gate Elementary School?
Toll Gate Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Toll Gate Elementary School offer ?
Toll Gate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toll Gate Elementary School part of?
Toll Gate Elementary School is part of Pickerington Local School District.
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