GATEWAY SCHOOL
GATEWAY SCHOOL is a public school that is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 school district, located in GATEWAY, CO with about 33 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 4 teachers, GATEWAY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.
Based on the information provided, here is a summary description of the school:
GATEWAY SCHOOL, located at One School Road in Gateway, Colorado (81522), serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Situated in a remote, scenic area of Mesa County, the school functions as a focal point for the small town, reflecting the unique character and close-knit nature of the surrounding region. It is designed to provide essential academic instruction to local students while operating within the broader context of the regional school district.
Due to its specific geographic location, GATEWAY SCHOOL is often characterized by its small class sizes and personalized learning environment. By operating as a rural school, it prioritizes a supportive atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school remains an integral part of the Gateway area, ensuring that students have access to foundational education despite the community’s isolation from larger suburban or urban centers.
For more information, contact GATEWAY SCHOOL at (970) 254-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
GATEWAY, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
GATEWAY SCHOOL is a public school in GATEWAY, CO with about 33 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 33
- Teachers:
- 4.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 33 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GATEWAY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Female
- 57.6%
- Male
- 42.4%
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.