- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Borger, TX
Gateway El
Federal NCES profile for Gateway El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481089005662
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Borger · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Borger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Gateway El shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 481089005662 · Borger, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Borger H S (691 students)
Gateway El shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gateway El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Borger H S
Borger H S
691 students
- Crockett El
Crockett El
357 students
- Borger Middle
Borger Middle
337 students
- Borger Int
Borger Int
335 students
- This school
Gateway El
311 students
- Paul Belton El
Paul Belton El
294 students
What this shows Gateway El reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway El compares
Gateway El is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$11,231
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
Counselors0.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 42.8%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Gateway El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Borger Isd reports $11,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borger H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crockett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borger Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Borger Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Belton El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway El
How many students attend Gateway El?
Gateway El has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Borger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower 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 El?
58.6% of students at Gateway El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway El?
The largest demographic group at Gateway El is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Borger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway El?
Gateway El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 El rank among elementary schools in Borger?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Borger, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Borger on the city page.
What other schools are in Borger Isd?
Besides Gateway El, Borger Isd also operates Borger H S (691 students), Crockett El (357 students), and Borger Middle (337 students). See the Borger Isd district page for the complete list.