Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gateway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Elementary School's student population of 426 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gateway Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2000 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
95%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gateway Elementary School's ranking?
Gateway Elementary School is ranked #2000 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Gateway Elementary School often compared to?
Gateway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mullanphy Botanical Gardens, Dewey School-internat'l. Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
426 students attend Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Gateway Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gateway Elementary School offer ?
Gateway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Elementary School part of?
Gateway Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Gateway Elementary School located?
Gateway Elementary School is located in the Carr Square neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 5 other public schools located in Carr Square.
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