Gates Elementary School

www.davisonschools.org

516 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Gates Elementary School is a public school located in Davison, Michigan, serving students as part of the Davison Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal well-being of its students. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining the focused atmosphere of an elementary setting, Gates Elementary aims to provide a strong educational foundation that prepares children for future success.

The school places a significant emphasis on community involvement and effective communication between educators, students, and families. Through its connection to the broader Davison Community Schools network, the school benefits from a structured curriculum and a collaborative approach to education that prioritizes both core academic skills and extracurricular enrichment. Families looking for more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives can find resources through the official school website at http://www.davisonschools.org.

516

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gates Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	32
Black	31
Two or More	34

White
419 (81.2 %)
Two or More
34 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
32 (6.2 %)
Black
31 (6.0 %)

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:	Davison Community Schools
Phone:	(810)591-5001
Website:	http://www.davisonschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	279
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 138