Enrollment
685
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Pointe Elementary compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Pointe Elementary
Gateway Pointe Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gilbert, Arizona, enrolling 685 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 685 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Higley Unified School District (4248) spends $8,545 per pupil, 35% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gilbert's public schools, it stands alongside Williams Field High School (2,150 students): Gateway Pointe Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 21.9:1).
Higley Unified School District (4248) also operates Williams Field High School (2,150 students) and Higley High School (2,005 students) alongside Gateway Pointe Elementary.
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 Pointe Elementary compares
Gateway Pointe Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,545
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Higley Unified School District (4248), which includes Gateway Pointe Elementary.
$8,545
Per student
-35%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 48.7%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gateway Pointe Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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