- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
The Gateway Center grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+23.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 192211002315 · Ottumwa, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 71:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottumwa High School (910 students)
The Gateway Center grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 230 in 2023-24 (+23.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.6 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
The Gateway Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottumwa High S
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- Evans Middle S
Evans Middle School
684 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- Pickwick Early
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
560 students
- Wilson Element 335
Wilson Elementary School
335 students
- This school 213
The Gateway Center
213 students
What this shows The Gateway Center reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Gateway Center compares
The Gateway Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
District finance for Ottumwa Comm School District reports $12,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~213 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), up 43.
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.
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.