- Enrollment
- 2,696
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Island, NE
Gates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gates Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310001601015
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gates Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 18
- schools in Grand Island · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gates Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gates Elementary School ranks #1 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE.
School address
District: Grand Island Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310001601015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Gates Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 310001601015 · Grand Island, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 13.5:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students)
Gates Elementary School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gates Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Island S
Grand Island Senior High School
2,696 students
- Walnut Middle 777
Walnut Middle School
777 students
- Westridge Midd 694
Westridge Middle School
694 students
- Barr Middle Sc 648
Barr Middle School
648 students
- Howard Element 484
Howard Elementary School
484 students
- This school 284
Gates Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Gates Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gates Elementary School compares
Gates Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 72% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 142 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 44.4%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Gates Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Island Public Schools reports $13,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Island Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barr Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gates Elementary School
How many students attend Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Island, NE. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gates Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gates Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Gates Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gates Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Grand Island, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gates Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Gates Elementary School ranks #1 of 18 schools in Grand Island, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Island Public Schools?
Besides Gates Elementary School, Grand Island Public Schools also operates Grand Island Senior High School (2,696 students), Walnut Middle School (777 students), and Westridge Middle School (694 students). See the Grand Island Public Schools district page for the complete list.