- Enrollment
- 3,192
- Students per teacher
- 51.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ft Myers, FL
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Charter Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120108007470Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Charter Intermediate School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Ft Myers · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Charter Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Ft Myers, FL.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
1,036 on latest CCD 120108007470 · Ft Myers, FL Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,036 enr · 25.9:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 6 public schools in Ft Myers. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Gateway Charter Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Charte
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
- This school 1,036
Gateway Charter Intermediate School
1,036 students
What this shows Gateway Charter Intermediate School reports 1,036 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Charter Intermediate School compares
Gateway Charter Intermediate School vs Florida and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.9:1 | ▲ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,036
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,108
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
15
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Charter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehigh Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida S. Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Charter Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,550
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
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 (~1,036 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Charter Intermediate School
How many students attend Gateway Charter Intermediate School?
Gateway Charter Intermediate School has 1,036 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ft Myers, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Charter Intermediate School is 25.9:1, which is 46% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Charter Intermediate School?
61.7% of students at Gateway Charter Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Charter Intermediate School?
Gateway Charter Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Intermediate School rank among public schools in Ft Myers?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Charter Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Ft Myers, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ft Myers on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee?
Besides Gateway Charter Intermediate School, Lee also operates Gateway Charter Elementary School (3,192 students), Lehigh Senior High School (2,550 students), and Gateway High School (2,343 students). See the Lee district page for the complete list.