- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, NE
Gateway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317482002280
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #75 of 116
- schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 792
- students enrolled
Gateway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #75 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE.
School address
District: Omaha Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317482002280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-159 students YoY
Gateway Elementary School shrank from 917 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-159 students YoY 317482002280 · Omaha, NE Other · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (2,587 students)
Gateway Elementary School shrank from 917 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Gateway Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
2,587 students
- South High Sch
South High School
2,412 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,754 students
- Burke High Sch
Burke High School
1,693 students
- Westview High
Westview High School
1,573 students
- This school 792
Gateway Elementary School
792 students
What this shows Gateway Elementary School reports 792 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 Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$16,585
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.1%
White 11.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Gateway Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Omaha Public Schools reports $16,585 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burke High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 2,412
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 43.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Elementary School
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has 792 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, NE. CCD year-over-year: 917 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), down 159.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Omaha, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #75 of 116 schools in Omaha, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Omaha on the city page.
What other schools are in Omaha Public Schools?
Besides Gateway Elementary School, Omaha Public Schools also operates Central High School (2,587 students), South High School (2,412 students), and North High School (1,754 students). See the Omaha Public Schools district page for the complete list.