Gates Elementary School

510 Morningview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 158 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Gates Elementary School's student population of 158 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Gates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gates Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#4171 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
44%
45-49%
51%
21-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gates Elementary School's ranking?
Gates Elementary School is ranked #4171 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Gates Elementary School?
158 students attend Gates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gates Elementary School offer ?
Gates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gates Elementary School part of?
Gates Elementary School is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Gates Elementary School located?
Gates Elementary School is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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