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Toledo City School District

1609 N Summit St
Toledo, OH 43604-1806
(District boundaries shown in map)
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (419) 671-0500
www.tps.org

Top Rankings

Toledo City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 43 public elementary schools serving 14,752 students in Toledo City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Ohio.
Public Elementary Schools in Toledo City School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Ohio public elementary school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
57 Schools
2,509 Schools
# Students
21,745 Students
1,106,120 Students
# Teachers
1,418 Teachers
61,185 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Toledo City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 71% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (OH)
#742 out of 929 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Toledo City School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Toledo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Toledo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Toledo City School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Toledo City School District and public school graduation rate of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.54
# American Indian Students
22 Students
1,453 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
31,149 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3,043 Students
83,318 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%
# Black Students
10,068 Students
197,902 Students
% Black Students
46%
18%
# White Students
5,965 Students
718,962 Students
% White Students
28%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,084 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,556 Students
72,252 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,077
28,761
# Students in K Grade:
1,734
114,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,689
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,417
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,545
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,549
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,499
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,487
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,632
91,727
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,658
91,466
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,603
13,695
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,682
12,389
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,454
13,830
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,719
12,990
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,586 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,408 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (OH)
Total Revenue
$426 MM
$28,879 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Toledo City School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$487 MM
$28,792 MM
This chart displays total spending of Toledo City School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,586
$17,216
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Toledo City School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,408
$17,164
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Toledo City School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Toledo City School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3020 Marvin Ave
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-3350
Grades: PK-8
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Elmhurst Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4530 Elmhurst Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3550
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Beverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3548 S Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Ottawa River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4747 290th St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6350
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewater Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5549 Edgewater Dr
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6750
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Harvard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1949 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2700
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Old West End Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3131 Cambridge St
Toledo, OH 43610
(419) 671-4700
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
Hawkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5550 W Bancroft St
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 671-1550
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #99.
Ella P. Stewart Academy For Girls
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Avondale Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 671-5350
Grades: PK-6
| 199 students
Rank: #1010.
Byrnedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Glendale Ave
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2200
Grades: K-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1111.
Chase Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Bassett St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6650
Grades: K-8
| 271 students
Rank: #1212.
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Forest Ave
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 671-4550
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students
Rank: #1313.
Burroughs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2420 South Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1414.
Walbridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Walbridge Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5650
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1515.
Longfellow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 W Laskey Rd
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3800
Grades: K-8
| 533 students
Rank: #1616.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 E Broadway St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7350
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
Rank: #1717.
Old Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2402 Cheltenham Rd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 671-3700
Grades: PK-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1818.
Deveaux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2620 W Sylvania Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3200
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #1919.
Glendale-feilbach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2317 Cass Rd
Toledo, OH 43614
(419) 671-2650
Grades: K-8
| 353 students
Rank: #2020.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Chicago St
Toledo, OH 43611
(419) 671-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 361 students
Rank: #2121.
Mckinley Stemm Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3344 Westland Ave
Toledo, OH 43613
(419) 671-3750
Grades: K-8
| 279 students
Rank: #2222.
Larchmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Slater St
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 671-3650
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #2323.
Mctigue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Nebraska Ave
Toledo, OH 43615
(419) 671-1200
Grades: PK-8
| 517 students
Rank: #2424.
Toledo Public Schools Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 Jefferson Ave
Toledo, OH 43604
(419) 671-5199
Grades: 1-12
| 405 students
Rank: #2525.
Raymer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Raymer Blvd
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7650
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #2626.
Whittier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4221 Walker Ave
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 671-3600
Grades: K-8
| 509 students
Rank: #2727.
Navarre Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Kingston Ave
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7600
Grades: PK-8
| 428 students
Rank: #2828.
Escuela Smart Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
617 Western Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5550
Grades: PK-6
| 287 students
Rank: #2929.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
707 Woodsdale Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Grades: K-8
| 327 students
Rank: #3030.
Garfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1103 N Ravine Pkwy
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7550
Grades: PK-8
| 387 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Birmingham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2222 Bakewell St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7700
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2860 Glenwood Ave
Toledo, OH 43610
(419) 671-4600
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
Rank: #3333.
Pickett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1144 Blum St
Toledo, OH 43607
(419) 671-5600
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #3434.
Marshall Stemm Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Colburn St
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Rank: #3535.
East Broadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1755 E Broadway St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7200
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 57 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 21,745 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in OH)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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