Gateway School

Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
42575 HIGHWAY 141
GATEWAY, CO 81522
21 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
21
Total Students
4.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (85.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (14.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Phone: (970)254-7080
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 21
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.1
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 3
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 1
Grade 3 3
Grade 4 2
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 4
Grade 9 2
Grade 11 1
Gender Ratio