GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

12850 COMMONWEALTH DR
FORT MYERS, FL 33913

www.gatewaycharterschool.org

Charter School 1,245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Gateway Charter Elementary School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-5. As part of the larger Gateway Charter network, the school operates under a philosophy that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous while fostering a sense of community, often incorporating project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting.

The school is known for maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, which is a hallmark of the charter school model. By focusing on individualized attention and a structured approach to education, Gateway Charter Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond. Families in the Fort Myers area typically choose this school for its dedicated faculty, emphasis on core values, and its commitment to providing a focused, safe, and enrichment-driven educational experience.

1,245

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

136.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	583
Black	349
Asian	19
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
583 (46.8 %)
Black
349 (28.0 %)
White
244 (19.6 %)
Two or More
46 (3.7 %)
Asian
19 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LEE
Phone:	(239)768-5048
Website:	http://www.gatewaycharterschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	1,245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	269

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 129

Kindergarten 202

Grade 1 226

Grade 2 230

Grade 3 261

Grade 4 197

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	129
Kindergarten	202
Grade 1	226
Grade 2	230
Grade 3	261
Grade 4	197

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GATEWAY CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	627	50.4%
Male	618	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)