Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gateway Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California 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 higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gateway Elementary serves the northeast part of Ridgecrest, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
346 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gateway Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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
#3642 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Elementary School's ranking?
Gateway Elementary School is ranked #3642 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Gateway Elementary School often compared to?
Gateway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridgecrest Elementary Academy For Language Music And Sci, Pierce Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
346 students attend Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Gateway Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% 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 Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Gateway Elementary School offer ?
Gateway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gateway Elementary School part of?
Gateway Elementary School is part of Sierra Sands Unified School District.
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