Enrollment
320
Elementary
DISTRICT 262 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 263282006824
Gateway Elementary School
915 N LANSING ST, SAINT JOHNS, MI 48879 · (989) 227-4600 · Clinton County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL320 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.6:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
46%
146 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 95 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 118 | 37% |
| Grade 2 | 107 | 33% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within St. Johns Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Gateway Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Elementary School this school | 320 | 45.6% | N/A |
| Potterville Elementary School POTTERVILLE | 322 | 45.0% | N/A |
| Coopersville East Elementary COOPERSVILLE | 315 | 45.7% | 50.8% |
| Beadle Lake Elementary School BATTLE CREEK | 333 | 46.8% | 44.9% |
| North Road Elementary School FENTON | 351 | 47.6% | 57.3% |
| Oxbow Elementary School WHITE LAKE | 397 | 43.3% | 38.1% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Gateway Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Clinton County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 320 | #1,006 of 1,630 | #6 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.3:1 | #563 of 1,424 | #3 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.6% | #763 of 1,424 | #4 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 45.6% | #968 of 1,563 | #4 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.3% | #405 of 440 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
320
+22 (+7%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 312
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 15.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 320 | 20.9 | 15.3:1 | 46% (146) |
| 2023-24 | 356 | 18.4 | 19.4:1 | 48% (172) |
| 2022-23 | 346 | 20.3 | 17.1:1 | 51% (178) |
| 2020-21 | 298 | 19 | 15.7:1 | 45% (133) |
| 2017-18 | 316 | 18.8 | 16.8:1 | 58% (184) |
| 2015-16 | 337 | 20 | 16.9:1 | 53% (180) |
| 2010-11 | 315 | 19 | 16.6:1 | 48% (151) |
| 2000-01 | 299 | 15 | 19.9:1 | 32% (96) |
| 1990-91 | 312 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Gateway Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1% (316 to 320); teachers up 11% (18.8 to 20.9).
About Gateway Elementary School
Located in SAINT JOHNS, Michigan, Gateway Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school. Its grade span covers pre-K through 5, with 320 students on the rolls.
Gateway Elementary School is run by St. Johns Public Schools, whose 7 schools enroll 2,458 students.
The share of students at Gateway Elementary School who are White is 81%. Other students are 13% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. A diversity index of 33% means there is a 33% chance two randomly chosen students at Gateway Elementary School are from different groups.
There are about 15.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Gateway Elementary School, which has 20.9. The 15.8:1 average for elementary schools in Michigan is close to this figure. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Gateway Elementary School is about 46%. The rate at public schools in Clinton County averages 30%, lower than here.
Census data for Clinton County show median household income comes to about $88,210, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 35%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. There are 26 public schools in the county, enrolling about 9,640, Gateway Elementary School among them.
Among nearby public schools, St Johns High School is closest at about 1.4 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 5.
Gateway Elementary School falls in the Town: Fringe locale category, used for schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
Federal enrollment counts increased from 298 (2020-21) to 320 (2024-25).
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Clinton County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
79,626
Census ACS
Median income
$88,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
26
9,640 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in St. Johns Public Schools
- St Johns High SchoolHigh · 790 students
- St Johns Middle SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · 313 students
- Riley Elementary SchoolElementary · 299 students
- Eureka SchoolElementary · 114 students
- STRIVE AcademyHigh · 38 students
Other schools in SAINT JOHNS
- St Johns High SchoolHigh · 790 students
- St Johns Middle SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Oakview Elementary SchoolElementary · 313 students
- Riley Elementary SchoolElementary · 299 students
- Eureka SchoolElementary · 114 students
- Clinton County Education CenterCombined · 42 students
Other Gateway Elementary schools
9 other US public schools in 10 states are named Gateway Elementary. Gateway Elementary School is the 7th largest of the 10.
- GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFORT MYERS, FL · 839 students
- GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 792 students
- Gateway ElementaryTravelers Rest, SC · 659 students
- GATEWAY ELEM.ST LOUIS, MO · 426 students
- Gateway ElementaryRidgecrest, CA · 346 students
Nearby schools
- St Johns High School1.4 mi · 790
- Oakview Elementary School1.6 mi · 313
- St Johns Middle School1.6 mi · 584
- STRIVE Academy1.7 mi · 38
- Clinton County Education Center4.1 mi · 42
- Eureka School6.5 mi · 114
Frequently asked questions
About Gateway Elementary SchoolHow large is Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School enrolls approximately 320 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Gateway Elementary School serve?
Gateway Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at Gateway Elementary School?
Approximately 15.3:1 students per teacher at Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Gateway Elementary School?
At Gateway Elementary School, the student body is approximately 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School is overseen by St. Johns Public Schools in Clinton County.
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