GATEWAY POLYTECHNIC ACADEMY

Gateway Polytechnic Academy is a public elementary school that is part of the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 888 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Gateway Polytechnic Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Gateway Polytechnic Academy (GPA), located in Mesa, Arizona, is a tuition-free public K-6 school that operates as part of the Queen Creek Unified School District. The academy is specifically designed with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, aiming to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce through a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum. The school emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the integration of technology across all subject areas to ensure students are well-equipped for future academic success.

Beyond its academic focus, Gateway Polytechnic Academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and collaborative community culture. The school is known for its "Polytechnic" approach, which often involves project-based learning opportunities that encourage students to apply classroom concepts to real-world challenges. With modern facilities and a commitment to high academic standards, the school serves as a hub for families in the Mesa/Queen Creek area who are looking for a specialized, technology-rich educational environment for their elementary-aged children.

For more information, contact Gateway Polytechnic Academy at (480) 987-5935 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5149 S. Signal Butte Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
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GATEWAY POLYTECHNIC ACADEMY is a public school in Mesa, AZ with about 888 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
888
Teachers:
48.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 888 students

White
68.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.6%
Black or African American
4.4%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.