Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning 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 13% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning serves the west part of Aurora, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning's student population of 601 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
WE ARE CREW, NOT PASSENGERS!
School Rankings
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
62%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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 Learning's ranking?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning is ranked #1597 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning often compared to?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learningis 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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 Learning?
601 students attend Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning offer ?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning part of?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning is part of Aurora Joint District No. 28 Of The Counties Of Adams And A.
In what neighborhood is Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning located?
Tollgate Elementary School Of Expeditionary Learning is located in the Centre Pointe neighborhood of Aurora, CO. There are 2 other public schools located in Centre Pointe.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
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.
1 10/10/2025
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.
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