GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gateway Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Greenville 01 school district, located in Travelers Rest, SC with about 750 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 42 teachers, Gateway Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Gateway Elementary School, located at 200 Hawkins Road in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Greenville County School District. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the school is deeply integrated into the Travelers Rest community, acting as a hub for local families. It typically focuses on creating a supportive, nurturing environment for students in their primary years, emphasizing core academic development alongside character building to prepare children for their middle school transition.
The school is recognized for its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders, Gateway Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its student body. Its location in the growing Travelers Rest area allows the school to benefit from a blend of suburban convenience and a small-town atmosphere, making it a central pillar for the local community's educational life.
For more information, contact Gateway Elementary at (864) 355-5200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(864) 355-5200
GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Travelers Rest, SC with about 750 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greenville 01
- Total Students:
- 750
- Teachers:
- 42.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 750 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GATEWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.9%
- Black or African American
- 18.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.