- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Gateway Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480018408507Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Charter Academy earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #222 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter Academy ranks #222 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Gateway Charter Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480018408507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Gateway Charter Academy held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 480018408507 · Dallas, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
315 enr · 18.5:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - H S (196 students)
Gateway Charter Academy held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Gateway Charter Academy compares
Gateway Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,702
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 2.5%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Gateway Charter Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Gateway Charter Academy reports $12,702 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - H S | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Charter Academy
How many students attend Gateway Charter Academy?
Gateway Charter Academy has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Academy is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Charter Academy?
74.4% of students at Gateway Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Charter Academy is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Charter Academy?
Gateway Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Charter Academy rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter Academy ranks #222 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Gateway Charter Academy?
Besides Gateway Charter Academy, Gateway Charter Academy also operates Gateway Charter Academy - Middle - H S (196 students). See the Gateway Charter Academy district page for the complete list.