Gateway Elementary School

401 Tristram
Borger, TX 79007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gateway Elementary School serves 337 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Gateway Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
41%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
337 students attend Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Gateway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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 (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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