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If you had an hour of school board time for IRVING ELEMENTARY, what would you bring up?
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Enrollment
11
High
DISTRICT 19 · STATE 501
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE·NCES 290000902211
GATEWAY SCHOOL
1823 W 20TH ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804 · (417) 629-3410 · Jasper County
GRADES 05–12HIGH13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
8 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Recent discussions in JOPLIN
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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at CECIL FLOYD ELEM. this year?
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What do you wish you knew before starting at EAST MIDDLE?
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Does NORTH MIDDLE have enough mental health and stress support?
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What's the vibe like in the hallways at SOUTH MIDDLE right now?
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What's one community event at STAPLETON ELEM. more people should show up to?
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7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
11
+2 (+22%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.5:1
was 4.5:1
% White
91%
was 89%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
9%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
About GATEWAY SCHOOL
GATEWAY SCHOOL, an one-room-style four-year high school in JOPLIN, Missouri, overseen by DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, enrolls 11 students, covering grades 5 through 12. By comparison, Missouri's public schools average about 501 students each, so GATEWAY SCHOOL sits 98% below that benchmark.
GATEWAY SCHOOL is one of 26 schools operated by DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, a district that caters to 496 students overall.
For racial and ethnic makeup, GATEWAY SCHOOL lists that 91% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest is composed of 9% Black.
Looking at school resources, GATEWAY SCHOOL logs 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 5.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting GATEWAY SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm. Roughly 73% of students at GATEWAY SCHOOL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Jasper County runs at roughly 57%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat above the surrounding baseline.
In the broader community, census data for Jasper County shows median household income runs about $60,694, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. GATEWAY SCHOOL is one of 49 public schools in Jasper County (combined enrollment of about 21,177 students).
The closest other public school is CECIL FLOYD ELEM., roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.
The campus sits in an urban setting.
Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 22%: 9 students in 2018 compared to 11 in 2025. Asian enrollment moved from 11% to 0% across the same window. Class-load math has loosened: from 4.5:1 in 2018 to 5.5:1 in 2025.
On the community side, members of the GATEWAY SCHOOL community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Jasper County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
124,357
Census ACS
Median income
$60,694
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
49
21,177 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE
- W. E. SEARS YOUTH CTR.High · 54 students
- WATKINS MILL PARK CAMPHigh · 46 students
- FULTON TREATMENT CTR.High · 30 students
- WAVERLY REGIONAL YOUTH CTR.High · 28 students
- MT. VERNON TREATMENT CTR.High · 26 students
- GIRARDOT CENTER FOR YOUTHHigh · 24 students
Other schools in JOPLIN
- JOPLIN HIGHHigh · 2,288 students
- SOUTH MIDDLEMiddle · 596 students
- EAST MIDDLEMiddle · 592 students
- NORTH MIDDLEMiddle · 549 students
- CECIL FLOYD ELEM.Elementary · 532 students
- IRVING ELEMENTARYElementary · 434 students
Nearby schools
- CECIL FLOYD ELEM.0.5 mi · 532
- JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.0.8 mi · 311
- IRVING ELEMENTARY0.9 mi · 434
- JEFFERSON ELEM.1.5 mi · 218
- JOPLIN HIGH1.5 mi · 2,288
- NORTH MIDDLE1.5 mi · 549
Frequently asked questions
About GATEWAY SCHOOLHow many students attend GATEWAY SCHOOL?
GATEWAY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 11 students in grades 05-12.
What grades does GATEWAY SCHOOL serve?
GATEWAY SCHOOL serves grades 05-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GATEWAY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GATEWAY SCHOOL is approximately 5.5:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at GATEWAY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at GATEWAY SCHOOL are roughly 91% White, 9% Black.
What district is GATEWAY SCHOOL in?
GATEWAY SCHOOL is part of DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.