Below Average
#2032 of 2,221 schools in MO
Gateway Elem.
Elementary School · ST. LOUIS CITY
4 GATEWAY DR, St. Louis, MO 63106
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
484
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,032 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#156 of 193
public schools
In district
#53 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Gateway Elem.
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About Gateway Elem.
Gateway Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Gateway Elem. serves approximately 484 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Gateway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,032 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Gateway Elem. show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
49% of students at Gateway Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Gateway Elem. — Students at Gateway Elem. score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 30 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.1/10.
How Gateway Elem. Compares
See how Gateway Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4 GATEWAY DR, St. Louis, MO 63106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gateway Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is OLD NORTH ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ATLAS ELEMENTARY (rated 5.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ELIAS MICHAEL ELEM. St. Louis | 0.0 mi | 3.3 |
| GATEWAY MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.1 mi | 3.8 |
| CARR LANE VPA MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 4.8 |
| KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 3.4 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 7.0 |
| HOGAN ST REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. St. Louis | 0.7 mi | — |
| VASHON HIGH St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 3.2 |
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.4 |
| GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.9 mi | — |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| ATLAS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| MILLER CAREER ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| JANAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.3 mi | — |
| MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.3 mi | — |
| OLD NORTH ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 6.0 |
| AMES VISUAL/PERF. ARTS St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$21,475
Median Home Value
$186,700
Median Rent
$739/mo
Population
7,742
College Educated
19.9%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty Rate
41%
Median Age
31.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARROWPOINT ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 4.0 |
| BUTLER ELEM. Butler, MO | 4.0 |
| MACON ELEMENTARY Macon, MO | 4.0 |
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. Rolla, MO | 4.0 |
| MCCURDY ELEM. Florissant, MO | 4.0 |
| PLEASANT LEA ELEM. Lee'S Summit, MO | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gateway Elem.
What grades does Gateway Elem. serve?
Gateway Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gateway Elem.?
Gateway Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gateway Elem. rank in MO?
Gateway Elem. ranks #2,032 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Gateway Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Gateway Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gateway Elem. has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gateway Elem. a charter school?
No, Gateway Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gateway Elem. a Title I school?
No, Gateway Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gateway Elem.?
100.0% of students at Gateway Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.2%
- Phone
- (314) 241-8255
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #53 of 63
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