Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gate City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gate City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gate City Elementary School's student population of 478 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gate City Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gate City Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gate City Elementary School's ranking?
Gate City Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gate City Elementary School often compared to?
Gate City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenacres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Gate City Elementary School?
478 students attend Gate City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gate City Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gate City Elementary School?
Gate City Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gate City Elementary School offer ?
Gate City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gate City Elementary School part of?
Gate City Elementary School is part of Pocatello School District.
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