- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Myers, FL
Gateway Charter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Charter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120108004109Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Charter Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #4 of 29
- schools in Fort Myers · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 51.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Charter Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter Elementary School ranks #4 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1,732 students YoY
Gateway Charter Elementary School grew from 1,245 students in 2022-23 to 2,977 in 2023-24 (+139.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1,732 students YoY 120108004109 · Fort Myers, FL Other · LARGE · CHARTER
3,192 enr · 51.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students)
Gateway Charter Elementary School grew from 1,245 students in 2022-23 to 2,977 in 2023-24 (+139.1%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gateway Charter Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gateway Charter Elementary School
3,192 students
- Lehigh Senior
Lehigh Senior High School
2,550 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
2,343 students
- Ida S. Baker H
Ida S. Baker High School
2,191 students
- East Lee Count
East Lee County High School
2,129 students
- Cape Coral Hig
Cape Coral High School
2,008 students
What this shows Gateway Charter Elementary School reports 3,192 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Charter Elementary School compares
Gateway Charter Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 51.5:1 | ▲ 189% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,192 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
51.5:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,192
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
51.5:1
students per teacher
- 189% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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
43
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 28.6%
White 17.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Gateway Charter Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee reports $12,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Charter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cape Coral High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Charter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,343
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,191
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,129
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 2,008
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~3,192 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Charter Elementary School
How many students attend Gateway Charter Elementary School?
Gateway Charter Elementary School has 3,192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Myers, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,245 (2022-23) → 2,977 (2023-24), up 1,732.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Elementary School is 51.5:1, which is 189% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 228% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Charter Elementary School?
62.9% of students at Gateway Charter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Charter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Charter Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Fort Myers, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Charter Elementary School?
Gateway Charter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter Elementary School ranks #4 of 29 schools in Fort Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Gateway Charter Elementary School, Lee also operates Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), Gateway High School (2,343 students), and Ida S. Baker High School (2,191 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.