Enrollment
343
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Conneaut, OH
Gateway Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438105273
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Conneaut · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Conneaut, OH.
School address
District: Conneaut Area City · Ohio
NCES ID 390438105273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Elementary School
Gateway Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Conneaut, Ohio, enrolling 343 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Ohio schools and 26% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 54.1% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 343 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Conneaut Area City also operates Lakeshore Primary Elementary School (466 students) and Conneaut High School (417 students) alongside Gateway Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gateway Elementary School compares
Gateway Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Ohio - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$13,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Gateway Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conneaut Area City, which includes Gateway Elementary School.
$13,468
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 51.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gateway Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Primary Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conneaut High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Conneaut Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway Elementary School
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Conneaut, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 22.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Gateway Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Conneaut, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Elementary School rank among public schools in Conneaut?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Conneaut, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Conneaut on the city page.
Is Gateway Elementary School a good school?
Gateway Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Conneaut Area City?
Besides Gateway Elementary School, Conneaut Area City also operates Lakeshore Primary Elementary School (466 students), Conneaut High School (417 students), and Conneaut Middle School (361 students). See the Conneaut Area City district page for the complete list.
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