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#1547 of 1,815 schools in CO

Gateway Elementary School

Elementary School · Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 · Woodland Park, CO

A Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 6670, Woodland Park, CO 80866

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$16,214
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Gateway Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Gateway Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,311/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Columbine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–61.0 mi273Compare →
Merit AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–101.0 mi363Compare →
Summit Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–6Not available274Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Woodland Park School District No. Re-2

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$16,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gateway Elementary School is listed in Woodland Park School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodland Park, CO, part of Woodland Park School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 207 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,547 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gateway Elementary School

What grades does Gateway Elementary School serve?

Gateway Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?

Gateway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gateway Elementary School rank in CO?

Gateway Elementary School ranks #1,547 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Gateway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gateway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gateway Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Gateway Elementary School a charter school?

No, Gateway Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gateway Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Gateway Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Elementary School?

44.9% of students at Gateway Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
207
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Teller County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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