Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gatewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: GATEWOOD ELEMENTARY serves the southern part of its school district in Minnetonka, MN, encompassing an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gatewood Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gatewood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gatewood Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1325 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gatewood Elementary School's ranking?
Gatewood Elementary School is ranked #1325 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Gatewood Elementary School often compared to?
Gatewood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Lake Elementary School, Scenic Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Gatewood Elementary School?
351 students attend Gatewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Gatewood Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gatewood Elementary School?
Gatewood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gatewood Elementary School offer ?
Gatewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gatewood Elementary School part of?
Gatewood Elementary School is part of Hopkins Public School District.
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