GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE

Charter School 394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gateway Science Academy (GSA) South Elementary is a public charter school located in the Holly Hills neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in grades K–5, the school is part of the broader Gateway Science Academy network, which is managed by Concept Schools. The institution is defined by a rigorous academic program that places a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, aiming to prepare students for success in an increasingly tech-driven global society.

The school’s pedagogical approach often incorporates a college-preparatory focus, characterized by extended learning time, small class sizes, and a highly structured environment designed to foster both academic achievement and character development. By integrating project-based learning and extracurricular clubs with a traditional core curriculum, GSA South seeks to create a supportive community where students are encouraged to think critically, solve complex problems, and develop a lasting interest in scientific exploration.

394

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	35
Black	174
Asian	9
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

Black
174 (44.2 %)
White
136 (34.5 %)
Two or More
39 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.9 %)
Asian
9 (2.3 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS
Phone:	(314)669-9000
Website:	http://gsasouth.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 20

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 63