GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the LEE school district, located in FORT MYERS, FL with about 735 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 49 teachers, GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Griffin Drive in Fort Myers, Florida, is a public school serving the Lee County School District. As a key educational institution in the growing Gateway community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating technology and character development to prepare children for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gateway Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school features various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture students' interests in the arts, sciences, and physical education. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families, Gateway Elementary strives to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and become active, responsible members of the community.

For more information, contact GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (239) 768-3737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13280 GRIFFIN DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33913-7954
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GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORT MYERS, FL with about 735 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE
Total Students:
735
Teachers:
49
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 735 students

Hispanic/Latino
39.2%
White
38.9%
Black or African American
16.1%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

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.