- Enrollment
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Sterling, KY
Gateway Children's Services
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Children's Services, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210425001868
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Children's Services earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kentucky.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Children's Services has class sizes larger than 77% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Children's Services ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210425001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Gateway Children's Services grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+23.1%).
Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 210425001868 · Mount Sterling, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 17:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery County High School (1,345 students)
Gateway Children's Services grew from 13 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (+23.1%). Teacher FTE added 1.3 → 2.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Gateway Children's Services in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cou
Montgomery County High School
1,345 students
- Mcnabb Middle
Mcnabb Middle School
928 students
- Camargo Elemen
Camargo Elementary School
597 students
- Mapleton Eleme 524
Mapleton Elementary School
524 students
- Northview Elem 503
Northview Elementary
503 students
- This school 17
Gateway Children's Services
17 students
What this shows Gateway Children's Services reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Children's Services compares
Gateway Children's Services is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$12,347
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 11.8%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Gateway Children's Services is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Children's Services Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnabb Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camargo Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Children's Services's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Mount Sterling
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Camargo Elementary School
Standard public school
597 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Mapleton Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northview Elementary
Standard public school
503 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mount Sterling Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
The Sterling School
Alternative education program
64 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~17 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Children's Services
How many students attend Gateway Children's Services?
Gateway Children's Services has 17 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mount Sterling, KY. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Children's Services?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Children's Services is 17:1, which is 12% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Children's Services?
61.5% of students at Gateway Children's Services are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Children's Services?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Children's Services is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Children's Services?
Gateway Children's Services 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 Children's Services rank among schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Children's Services ranks #6 of 6 schools in Mount Sterling, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mount Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Gateway Children's Services, Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students), Mcnabb Middle School (928 students), and Camargo Elementary School (597 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.