- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocatello, ID
Gate City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gate City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 160264000642
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gate City Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Pocatello · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Idaho
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gate City Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID.
School address
District: Pocatello District · Idaho
NCES ID 160264000642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Gate City Elementary School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 160264000642 · Pocatello, ID Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 20.2:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (1,456 students)
Gate City Elementary School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 21.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Idaho schools → · Find another →
Gate City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
1,456 students
- Pocatello High
Pocatello High School
1,281 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,068 students
- Franklin Middl
Franklin Middle School
718 students
- Irving Middle
Irving Middle School
702 students
- This school 425
Gate City Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Gate City Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gate City Elementary School compares
Gate City Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 67% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 80% in Idaho - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $12,445
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Gate City Elementary School is about as mixed as the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocatello District reports $9,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gate City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocatello High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gate City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,281
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gate City Elementary School
How many students attend Gate City Elementary School?
Gate City Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocatello, ID. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gate City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gate City Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 18% higher than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gate City Elementary School?
9.8% of students at Gate City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gate City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gate City Elementary School is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Pocatello, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gate City Elementary School?
Gate City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gate City Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Pocatello?
By Resource Investment Index, Gate City Elementary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Pocatello, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pocatello on the city page.
What other schools are in Pocatello District?
Besides Gate City Elementary School, Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students), Pocatello High School (1,281 students), and Century High School (1,068 students). See the Pocatello District district page for the complete list.