- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 290059203174 · St. Louis, MO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
377 enr · 13.5:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gateway Science Academy High (461 students)
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis grew from 346 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis 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
- Gateway Scienc
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
402 students
- This school
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
377 students
What this shows Gateway Science Acad/St Louis reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gateway Science Acad/St Louis compares
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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/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
- 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.
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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 39.
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, 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/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.
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.