Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni's student population of 567 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1667 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
15%
5%
White
17%
51%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni's ranking?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni is ranked #1667 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni often compared to?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learniis often viewed alongside schools like Laredo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni?
567 students attend Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni offer ?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni part of?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A School District.
In what neighborhood is Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni located?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learni is located in the Centre Pointe neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Centre Pointe.
School Reviews
1 11/30/2021
my child told me about these two stories so my child was eating a pizza when he was eating he saw a hair in his pizza WHAT how did a hair get in his pizza my only worry is what if he ate more hair in his pizza 2nd story so my child was getting lunch he saw a rotten apple then a girl in his class took it and started to eat it but she only spoke Spanish so he told her the apple is rotten until she could understand when she put it down a kid raised his and said she was eating a rotten apple so he said the sometimes happens or something like that does this school look at their food.
5 1/19/2016
I love this school. I have two children who currently attend and one who attended and is now in high school. As a teacher myself, I would highly recommend this school. My children are both good students and love expeditionary learning. Their teachers have always been concerned and helpful. All of the parents I know really like this school and the learning community. The school has been remodeled and is beautiful and children have access to modern classrooms and lots of materials. My children enjoy their school very much.
2 9/1/2015
This school itself is really nice, however, the administration is absolutely terrible. The principal, Laurie Godwin, is one of the rudest and most unethical people I have ever encountered. From what I've heard, she treats her teachers very badly. So badly in fact that Tollgate has one of the highest consistent percentages of teachers who leave each year. I have a friend who works there and said about 30% of the staff left, mainly due to the administration. I used to have a child attend the school, but had such a bad experience with the administration that I took her out and enrolled her at another school. Great teachers, but awful admin.
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