Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

701 SOUTH KALISPELL WAY
AURORA, CO 80017

tollgate.aurorak12.org/

601 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a public school that distinguishes itself through the "Expeditionary Learning" (EL) model. This educational framework focuses on active, inquiry-based learning, where students engage in deep, project-based "expeditions" that connect academic standards to real-world issues. By emphasizing collaboration, critical thinking, and character development, the school aims to foster an environment where students take ownership of their education while preparing them to become active, contributing members of their community.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Tollgate is deeply committed to the concept of "crew"—a core component of the EL model that emphasizes a supportive, inclusive school culture. The school prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement, encouraging students to support one another through daily meetings and shared responsibility. By bridging traditional classroom instruction with hands-on, community-connected experiences, Tollgate seeks to create a rigorous yet nurturing environment that helps all students reach their full potential.

601

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	371
Black	101
Asian	15
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
371 (61.7%)
Black
101 (16.8%)
White
66 (11.0%)
Two or More
37 (6.2%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A
Phone:	(303)696-0944
Website:	http://tollgate.aurorak12.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	470
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 97