Gateway Elementary School

915 N Lansing St
Saint Johns, MI 48879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gateway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gateway Elementary School's student population of 356 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
356 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gateway Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
35-39%
39%
(16-17)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
356 students attend Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Gateway Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Elementary School offer ?
Gateway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gateway Elementary School part of?
Gateway Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 356 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 45-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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