GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY -EL
GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY -EL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY school district, located in DALLAS, TX with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY -EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Charter Academy, located in the University Hills neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment for students in the elementary grades. As part of a mission-driven network, the school focuses on closing the achievement gap by fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic excellence. By leveraging a structured curriculum, the academy aims to equip its diverse student body with the fundamental skills necessary for long-term educational success and personal growth.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between educators, families, and students. With a goal of preparing young learners for the challenges of middle and high school, Gateway Charter Academy incorporates personalized learning approaches to meet individual student needs. Their commitment to student outcomes is supported by a disciplined, supportive environment that encourages students to become productive, responsible citizens within their local Dallas community and beyond.
For more information, contact GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY -EL at (214) 375-2039 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DALLAS, TX 75241
(214) 375-2039
http://www.gatewaycharter.org
GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY -EL is a public Title I Charter school in DALLAS, TX with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
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Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 27.47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 457 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GATEWAY CHARTER ACADEMY -EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 95.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
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.