Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gateway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gateway Elementary School's student population of 346 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gateway Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
82%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
346 students attend Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Gateway Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gateway Elementary School offer ?
Gateway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gateway Elementary School part of?
Gateway Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
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