Enrollment
101
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, OR
Gateways High School
Federal NCES profile for Gateways High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411167000978
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gateways High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gateways High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gateways High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000978 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gateways High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gateways High School
Gateways High School is a high-poverty, small high school in Springfield, Oregon, enrolling 101 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Oregon schools and 91% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 96.6% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 101 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 101 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 87.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 19 spends $13,914 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 43 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 101 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Springfield High School (1,229 students): Gateways High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.7:1 vs 20.1:1).
Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students) and Thurston High School (1,215 students) alongside Gateways High School.
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 Gateways High School compares
Gateways High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.7:1 | ▲ 91% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 83% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.7:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 98% in Oregon - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
87.1%
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
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 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 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Two or More 9.9%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Gateways High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 19, which includes Gateways High School.
$13,914
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 60.6%
Federal 11.7%
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 Gateways High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gateways High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~101 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gateways High School
How many students attend Gateways High School?
Gateways High School has 101 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateways High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateways High School is 33.7:1, which is 91% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gateways High School?
96.6% of students at Gateways High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gateways High School?
The largest demographic group at Gateways High School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gateways High School?
Gateways High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gateways High School rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Gateways High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Springfield, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Springfield on the city page.
Is Gateways High School a good school?
Gateways High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon 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 Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Gateways High School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Springfield High School (1,229 students), Thurston High School (1,215 students), and Hamlin Middle School (573 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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