Toronto Elementary School

374 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

J.T. Karaffa Elementary School, located in Toronto, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on Dennis Way, the school is part of the Toronto City School District and is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for students in their formative years. The school emphasizes core academic instruction while fostering a sense of community and school spirit, often serving as a central hub for neighborhood families.

Beyond its academic focus, J.T. Karaffa Elementary is known for its commitment to student growth and social development. By integrating traditional classroom learning with initiatives that encourage character building and active participation, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. With a small-town atmosphere and a dedicated staff, the institution remains focused on maintaining high standards of excellence and ensuring that every student has access to the resources necessary for success within the Toronto community.

374

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Toronto Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	5
Black	8
Asian	4
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
324 (86.6%)
Two or More
32 (8.6%)
Black
8 (2.1%)
Hispanic
5 (1.3%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Toronto City
Phone:	(740)537-2172
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 62

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Toronto Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Toronto Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	48.1%
Male	194	51.9%

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