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#3040 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gateway Elementary School
Elementary School · St. Johns Public Schools · Saint Johns, MI
A St. Johns Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
915 NORTH LANSING ST, Saint Johns, MI 48879
- Math 37% proficient (2016)
- Reading 47% proficient (2016)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gateway Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2013, to 42% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,845
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Clinton County Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Eureka SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Johns Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gateway Elementary School is listed in St. Johns Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gateway Elementary School
Gateway Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Johns, MI, part of St. Johns Public Schools, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,040 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
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 5th.
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 19.8:1. 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 MI?
Gateway Elementary School ranks #3,040 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gateway Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
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?
48.3% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (989) 227-4600
- Area population (ZIP 48879)
- 18,472
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48879; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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