Enrollment
213
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ottumwa, IA
The Gateway Center
Federal NCES profile for The Gateway Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192211002315
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Gateway Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 71:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Gateway Center has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Gateway Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211002315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
71:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+380% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Gateway Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Gateway Center
The Gateway Center is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Ottumwa, Iowa, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run heavy: 71:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 380% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 57.2% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #111, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ottumwa's high schools, it stands alongside Ottumwa High School (910 students): The Gateway Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (71:1 vs 11.4:1).
Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students) and Evans Middle School (684 students) alongside The Gateway Center.
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 The Gateway Center compares
The Gateway Center on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 71:1 | ▲ 380% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
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
71:1
students per teacher
- 380% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.1%
African American 7.5%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, The Gateway Center is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottumwa Comm School District, which includes The Gateway Center.
$12,042
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 17.4%
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 The Gateway Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Gateway Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Ottumwa
1 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 Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~213 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Gateway Center
How many students attend The Gateway Center?
The Gateway Center has 213 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ottumwa, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Gateway Center?
The student-teacher ratio at The Gateway Center is 71:1, which is 380% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 352% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Gateway Center?
57.2% of students at The Gateway Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Gateway Center?
The largest demographic group at The Gateway Center is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Gateway Center?
The Gateway Center has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Gateway Center rank among public schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, The Gateway Center ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ottumwa on the city page.
Is The Gateway Center a good school?
The Gateway Center earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa 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 Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides The Gateway Center, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students), Evans Middle School (684 students), and Liberty Elementary School (633 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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