GATEWAY CHARTER SCHOOL
Charter School
3,192 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Gateway Charter Elementary School, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-5. As part of the larger Gateway Charter network, the school operates under a philosophy that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous while fostering a sense of community, often incorporating project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities to engage students beyond the traditional classroom setting.
The school is known for maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, which is a hallmark of the charter school model. By focusing on individualized attention and a structured approach to education, Gateway Charter Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond. Families in the Fort Myers area typically choose this school for its dedicated faculty, emphasis on core values, and its commitment to providing a focused, safe, and enrichment-driven educational experience.
The school is known for maintaining a strong partnership between educators, students, and parents, which is a hallmark of the charter school model. By focusing on individualized attention and a structured approach to education, Gateway Charter Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond. Families in the Fort Myers area typically choose this school for its dedicated faculty, emphasis on core values, and its commitment to providing a focused, safe, and enrichment-driven educational experience.
3,192
Total Students
120.0
Full-Time Teachers
26.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 570 |
| Hispanic | 1,541 |
| Black | 912 |
| Asian | 62 |
| Two or More | 92 |
| American Indian | 8 |
| Pacific Islander | 7 |
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Hispanic1,541 (48.3%)
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Black912 (28.6%)
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White570 (17.9%)
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Two or More92 (2.9%)
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Asian62 (1.9%)
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American Indian8 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander7 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | LEE |
| Phone: | (239)768-5048 |
| Website: | http://www.gatewaycharterschool.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 3,192 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 120.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 26.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,427 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 269 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
111
Kindergarten
227
Grade 1
249
Grade 2
230
Grade 3
253
Grade 4
223
Grade 5
228
Grade 6
287
Grade 7
315
Grade 8
340
Grade 9
220
Grade 10
200
Grade 11
168
Grade 12
141
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 111 |
| Kindergarten | 227 |
| Grade 1 | 249 |
| Grade 2 | 230 |
| Grade 3 | 253 |
| Grade 4 | 223 |
| Grade 5 | 228 |
| Grade 6 | 287 |
| Grade 7 | 315 |
| Grade 8 | 340 |
| Grade 9 | 220 |
| Grade 10 | 200 |
| Grade 11 | 168 |
| Grade 12 | 141 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,548 | 48.5% |
| Male | 1,644 | 51.5% |
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