- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Johns, MI
Gateway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263282006824
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Saint Johns · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI.
School address
District: St. Johns Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263282006824 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gateway Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 263282006824 · Saint Johns, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: St Johns High School (790 students)
Gateway Elementary School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Gateway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Johns High
St Johns High School
790 students
- St Johns Middl
St Johns Middle School
584 students
- This school
Gateway Elementary School
320 students
- Oakview Elemen 313
Oakview Elementary School
313 students
- Riley Elementa 299
Riley Elementary School
299 students
- Eureka School 114
Eureka School
114 students
What this shows Gateway Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Elementary School compares
Gateway Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 13% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Michigan - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.8%
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
$13,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Gateway Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for St. Johns Public Schools reports $13,085 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Johns Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eureka 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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Elementary School
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Johns, MI. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 2% 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 Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Gateway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Saint Johns, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Saint Johns?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Saint Johns, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Johns on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Johns Public Schools?
Besides Gateway Elementary School, St. Johns Public Schools also operates St Johns High School (790 students), St Johns Middle School (584 students), and Oakview Elementary School (313 students). See the St. Johns Public Schools district page for the complete list.