- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Louis, MO
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Science Acad-South Ele, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290059203241Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Acad-South Ele ranks #4 of 5 schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Gateway Science Acad/St Louis · Missouri
NCES ID 290059203241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 290059203241 · St. Louis, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
402 enr · 11.8:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Science Academy High (461 students)
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Academy High
461 students
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Academy Middle
426 students
- This school
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
402 students
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
377 students
What this shows Gateway Science Acad-South Ele reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Science Acad-South Ele compares
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 25% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Missouri - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$15,754
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.3%
White 30.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Gateway Science Acad/St Louis reports $15,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gateway Science Acad-South Ele Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Science Academy High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Academy Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Acad/St Louis | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Science Acad-South Ele's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in St. Louis
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
How many students attend Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is 11.8:1, which is 8% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 25% 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 Science Acad-South Ele?
57.4% of students at Gateway Science Acad-South Ele are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is African American at 47.3% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Science Acad-South Ele rank among schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Acad-South Ele ranks #4 of 5 schools in St. Louis, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St. Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
Besides Gateway Science Acad-South Ele, Gateway Science Acad/St Louis also operates Gateway Science Academy High (461 students), Gateway Science Academy Middle (426 students), and Gateway Science Acad/St Louis (377 students). See the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis district page for the complete list.