Gateway Elementary School

401 Tristram
Borger, TX 79007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gateway Elementary School serves 311 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Gateway Elementary serves the west part of Borger, TX, covering an area of approximately 48.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gateway Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
311 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Gateway Elementary is to promote learning in a stimulating environment where teachers, students, and parents work together to develop responsible, goal oriented citizens.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Gateway Elementary School is 0.58, 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)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
49%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
43%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
57%
0.58

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Gateway Elementary School often compared to?
Gateway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Texas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
311 students attend Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gateway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Elementary School offer ?
Gateway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Gateway Elementary School part of?
Gateway Elementary School is part of Borger Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 311 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Gateway Elementary serves the west part of Borger, TX, covering an area of approximately 48.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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