- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Woodland Park, CO
Gateway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080738001266
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Woodland Park · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Woodland Park, CO.
School address
District: Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080738001266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Gateway Elementary School shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-29.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 080738001266 · Woodland Park, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 15.4:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodland Park High School (490 students)
Gateway Elementary School shrank from 293 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (-29.4%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gateway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodland Park
Woodland Park High School
490 students
- Merit Academy
Merit Academy
452 students
- Columbine Elem
Columbine Elementary School
321 students
- This school
Gateway Elementary School
293 students
- Summit Element
Summit Elementary School
286 students
- Woodland Park 195
Woodland Park Middle School
195 students
What this shows Gateway Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Elementary School compares
Gateway Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 46% in Colorado - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$16,214
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 reports $16,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merit Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Elementary School
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Woodland Park, CO. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% 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 Elementary School?
23.2% of students at Gateway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Woodland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Woodland Park, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodland Park School District No. Re-2?
Besides Gateway Elementary School, Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 also operates Woodland Park High School (490 students), Merit Academy (452 students), and Columbine Elementary School (321 students). See the Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.