Enrollment
425
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gate City Elementary School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gate City Elementary School
Gate City Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pocatello, Idaho, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Idaho average.
Enrollment of 425 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 775 scored Idaho schools.
Against 152 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Pocatello District spends $8,862 per pupil, 26% below the Idaho average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Pocatello District also operates Highland High School (1,456 students) and Pocatello High School (1,281 students) alongside Gate City Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gate City Elementary School compares
Gate City Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Idaho avg of $11,939
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocatello District, which includes Gate City Elementary School.
$8,862
Per student
-26%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 61.6%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Gate City Elementary School a good school?
Gate City Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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