Gates Lane

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544 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Gates Lane Elementary School, located on Main Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive learning environment where diversity is celebrated and students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a variety of instructional programs.

Beyond its core curriculum, Gates Lane emphasizes the importance of community and partnership. The school actively works to engage families and the surrounding neighborhood to create a supportive network for its students. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond, the school utilizes data-driven instruction and community-based resources to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

544

Total Students

46.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gates Lane
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	213
Black	75
Asian	75
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

Hispanic
213 (39.2 %)
White
145 (26.7 %)
Black
75 (13.8 %)
Asian
75 (13.8 %)
Two or More
35 (6.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3488
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/gates-lane-school-of-international-studies/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 65

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Gates Lane
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	65
Kindergarten	79
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	70
Grade 6	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Gates Lane
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	232	42.6%
Male	312	57.4%

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