Enrollment
377
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Louis, MO
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
Federal NCES profile for Gateway Science Acad/St Louis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290059203174Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in St. Louis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Acad/St Louis ranks #1 of 3 schools in St. Louis, MO.
School address
District: Gateway Science Acad/St Louis · Missouri
NCES ID 290059203174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateway Science Acad/St Louis compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in St. Louis, Missouri, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 459 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #420, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among St. Louis's public schools, it stands alongside Ladue Early Childhood Center (262 students): Gateway Science Acad/St Louis is larger than that campus by headcount.
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis also operates Gateway Science Academy High (461 students) and Gateway Science Academy Middle (426 students) alongside Gateway Science Acad/St Louis.
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 Science Acad/St Louis compares
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 63% in Missouri - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,596
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 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 57.3%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Gateway Science Acad/St Louis is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gateway Science Acad/St Louis, which includes Gateway Science Acad/St Louis.
$13,596
Per student
+5%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 69.0%
Federal 20.2%
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 Science Acad/St Louis Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Science Academy High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Academy Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gateway Science Acad-South Ele | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateway Science Acad/St Louis's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in St. Louis
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
How many students attend Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Louis, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad/St Louis is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
25.7% of students at Gateway Science Acad/St Louis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
The largest demographic group at Gateway Science Acad/St Louis is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in St. Louis, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateway Science Acad/St Louis rank among schools in St. Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateway Science Acad/St Louis ranks #1 of 3 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.
Is Gateway Science Acad/St Louis a good school?
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. 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 Gateway Science Acad/St Louis?
Besides Gateway Science Acad/St Louis, Gateway Science Acad/St Louis also operates Gateway Science Academy High (461 students), Gateway Science Academy Middle (426 students), and Gateway Science Acad-South Ele (402 students). See the Gateway Science Acad/St Louis district page for the complete list.
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