Serving 1,216 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gateway Charter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 1,216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gateway Charter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Gateway Charter Elementary School's student population of 1,216 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 2450% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
1,216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gateway Charter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Charter Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1619 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
48%
36%
Black
27%
21%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Charter Elementary School's ranking?
Gateway Charter Elementary School is ranked #1619 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gateway Charter Elementary School often compared to?
Gateway Charter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Elementary School, Treeline Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gateway Charter Elementary School?
1,216 students attend Gateway Charter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gateway Charter Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Charter Elementary School?
Gateway Charter Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gateway Charter Elementary School offer ?
Gateway Charter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gateway Charter Elementary School part of?
Gateway Charter Elementary School is part of Lee School District.
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