Enrollment
17
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Children's Services compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Children's Services
Gateway Children's Services is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, enrolling 17 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.5% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Kentucky schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 18 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 6 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 17 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Mount Sterling's public schools, it stands alongside Camargo Elementary School (597 students): Gateway Children's Services is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.3:1).
Montgomery County also operates Montgomery County High School (1,345 students) and Mcnabb Middle School (928 students) alongside Gateway Children's Services.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway Children's Services compares
Gateway Children's Services on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Gateway Children's Services.
$11,489
Per student
-13%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,345
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~17 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gateway Children's Services a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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