Gateway STEM Academy Charter School

12119 16TH AVENUE SOUTH
BURNSVILLE, MN 55337

www.gatewaystemacademy.org/

Charter School 178 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the information provided, **Gateway STEM Academy** is a charter school located in Minnesota that focuses on a curriculum centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). As a charter institution, it operates independently of the traditional public school district, allowing it to implement specialized academic programming designed to prepare students for future careers and higher education in technical fields.

The school’s pedagogical approach typically emphasizes hands-on, inquiry-based learning, encouraging students to engage in problem-solving and critical thinking through projects that integrate real-world STEM applications. By prioritizing these subjects, the academy aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the demands of the modern workforce, providing students with a foundational skillset in digital literacy, engineering design, and scientific exploration.

***Note:** Please be aware that the address provided (999 NOFOUND street) appears to be a placeholder or invalid information. If you are looking for specific details regarding this school's current enrollment policies, mission statement, or campus location, I recommend visiting the [Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) website](https://education.mn.gov/) to search for verified charter school directories.*

178

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway STEM Academy Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
Black	178

Black
178 (100.0 %)

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:	Gateway STEM Academy
Phone:	(952)206-4050
Website:	http://www.gatewaystemacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 12

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 12