COMMUNITY DAY CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL - GATEWAY

Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 320 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 33 teachers, Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) - Gateway is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the larger Community Day Charter network, the Gateway campus is deeply committed to the mission of providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school, college, and beyond. The school emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere that balances high academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development, ensuring that students are supported both intellectually and personally.

A key hallmark of the CDCPS-Gateway experience is its focus on community and family engagement. The school fosters a collaborative partnership between educators and parents to ensure that the diverse needs of the Lawrence student population are met. With a curriculum designed to promote critical thinking and mastery of core subjects, Gateway strives to close the achievement gap by offering small class sizes, individualized attention, and extended learning opportunities. By prioritizing character development alongside academic excellence, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their local community.

For more information, contact Community Day Charter Public School - Gateway at (978) 722-2538 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.