- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redding, CA
Gateway Educational Options
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Educational Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061495001636
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Educational Options earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Educational Options has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Educational Options ranks #10 of 10 schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Gateway Unified · California
NCES ID 061495001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Gateway Educational Options shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 061495001636 · Redding, CA Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 18:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Lake (602 students)
Gateway Educational Options shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Gateway Educational Options in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shasta Lake
Shasta Lake
602 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High
583 students
- Buckeye School
Buckeye School of the Arts
482 students
- Grand Oaks Ele
Grand Oaks Elementary
320 students
- This school 72
Gateway Educational Options
72 students
- Mountain Lakes 68
Mountain Lakes High
68 students
What this shows Gateway Educational Options reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Educational Options compares
Gateway Educational Options is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 35% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
83.3%
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
$18,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Gateway Educational Options is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Gateway Unified reports $18,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Educational Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shasta Lake | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckeye School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Lakes High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Educational Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 34:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Redding
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
University Preparatory
Standard public school
1,009 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Redding School of the Arts
Standard public school
634 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Shasta View Academy
Standard public school
493 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Phoenix Charter Academy College View
Standard public school
287 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Stellar Charter
Standard public school
273 students 21:1 students per teacher
Redding Collegiate Academy
Standard public school
219 students 43.8:1 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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Educational Options
How many students attend Gateway Educational Options?
Gateway Educational Options has 72 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Educational Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Educational Options is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Educational Options?
75.0% of students at Gateway Educational Options are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Educational Options?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Educational Options is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Redding, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Educational Options?
Gateway Educational Options has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Educational Options rank among schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Educational Options ranks #10 of 10 schools in Redding, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Redding on the city page.
What other schools are in Gateway Unified?
Besides Gateway Educational Options, Gateway Unified also operates Shasta Lake (602 students), Central Valley High (583 students), and Buckeye School of the Arts (482 students). See the Gateway Unified district page for the complete list.