- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Westminster, MD
Gateway School
Federal NCES profile for Gateway School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 240021001548
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway School earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maryland.
- #1 of 5
- high schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Gateway School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 240021001548 · Westminster, MD High · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 4.2:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Gateway School grew from 75 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Gateway School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school 80
Gateway School
80 students
What this shows Gateway School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway School compares
Gateway School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.2:1 | ▼ 71% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 25% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
4.2:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 2% in Maryland - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 80 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Gateway School is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Westminster
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway School
How many students attend Gateway School?
Gateway School has 80 students enrolled. It is a high school in Westminster, MD. CCD year-over-year: 75 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway School is 4.2:1, which is 71% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 73% lower 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 School?
61.3% of students at Gateway School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway School?
The largest demographic group at Gateway School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Westminster, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway School?
Gateway School has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway School rank among high schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway School ranks #1 of 5 high schools in Westminster, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Gateway School, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.