- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Georgetown, TX
Gateway College Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway College Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480023512294Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway College Preparatory School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,681
- students enrolled
Gateway College Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway College Preparatory School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX.
School address
District: Orenda Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480023512294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Gateway College Preparatory School grew from 1,540 students in 2022-23 to 1,626 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 84.7 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 480023512294 · Georgetown, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,681 enr · 20:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingsland School (145 students)
Gateway College Preparatory School grew from 1,540 students in 2022-23 to 1,626 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 84.7 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gateway College Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gateway College Preparatory School
1,681 students
- Kingsland Scho 145
Kingsland School
145 students
- Nolan Creek Sc 109
Nolan Creek School
109 students
- Gateway Tech H 49
Gateway Tech H S
49 students
- New Horizons 48
New Horizons
48 students
What this shows Gateway College Preparatory School reports 1,681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway College Preparatory School compares
Gateway College Preparatory School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 36% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,681 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,681
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,759
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 700 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Asian 18.8%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Gateway College Preparatory School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
District finance for Orenda Charter School reports $8,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway College Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nolan Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gateway Tech H S | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| New Horizons | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway College Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway College Preparatory School
How many students attend Gateway College Preparatory School?
Gateway College Preparatory School has 1,681 students enrolled. It is a public school in Georgetown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,540 (2022-23) → 1,626 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway College Preparatory School is 20:1, which is 36% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway College Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway College Preparatory School is White at 44.1% of enrollment, in Georgetown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway College Preparatory School?
Gateway College Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway College Preparatory School rank among schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway College Preparatory School ranks #17 of 18 schools in Georgetown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Orenda Charter School?
Besides Gateway College Preparatory School, Orenda Charter School also operates Kingsland School (145 students), Nolan Creek School (109 students), and Gateway Tech H S (49 students). See the Orenda Charter School district page for the complete list.