- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Pointe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040378002477
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Pointe Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Pointe Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Pointe Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Higley Unified School District (4248) · Arizona
NCES ID 040378002477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Gateway Pointe Elementary held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040378002477 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 16.7:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Williams Field High School (2,150 students)
Gateway Pointe Elementary held near 780 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Gateway Pointe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Williams Field
Williams Field High School
2,150 students
- Higley High Sc
Higley High School
2,005 students
- Sossaman Middl
Sossaman Middle School
1,094 students
- San Tan Elemen 854
San Tan Elementary
854 students
- Cooley Middle 795
Cooley Middle School
795 students
- This school 685
Gateway Pointe Elementary
685 students
What this shows Gateway Pointe Elementary reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Pointe Elementary compares
Gateway Pointe Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 36% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Arizona - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.5%
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
$9,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 9.9%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Gateway Pointe Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Higley Unified School District (4248) reports $9,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Pointe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Field High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sossaman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Pointe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,005
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Pointe Elementary
How many students attend Gateway Pointe Elementary?
Gateway Pointe Elementary has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 780 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Pointe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Pointe Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 6% 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 Pointe Elementary?
30.9% of students at Gateway Pointe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Pointe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Pointe Elementary is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Pointe Elementary?
Gateway Pointe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Pointe Elementary rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Pointe Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Higley Unified School District (4248)?
Besides Gateway Pointe Elementary, Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students), Higley High School (2,005 students), and Sossaman Middle School (1,094 students). See the Higley Unified School District (4248) district page for the complete list.