At a glance
Reported students
685
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
705.5
Gateway Pointe Elementary: 685 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 747
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.2:1
What the reported data says about Gateway Pointe Elementary
Gateway Pointe Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Gilbert. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Higley Unified School District (4248). NCES reports 685 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Gateway Pointe Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.34 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46%
- Hispanic28%
- Black9.9%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial10.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Higley Unified School District (4248)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Higley Traditional Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
726 reported students
Chaparral Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
734 reported students
Cortina Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
629 reported students
Bridges Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
770 reported students
Centennial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
588 reported students
Coronado Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
536 reported students
Public schools near Gateway Pointe Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Traditional School ? Gilbert Elementary · Charter · Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert (92047) | KG–08 | 960 | 1 mi |
| Higley Traditional Academy Elementary · Higley Unified School District (4248) | PK–08 | 726 | 1.4 mi |
| Chaparral Elementary School Elementary · Higley Unified School District (4248) | KG–08 | 734 | 1.6 mi |
| Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner Elementary · Charter · CAFA Inc. dba Learning Foundation and Performing (90327) | KG–06 | 285 | 1.7 mi |
| Centennial Elementary School Elementary · Higley Unified School District (4248) | PK–08 | 588 | 1.9 mi |
| San Tan Elementary Elementary · Higley Unified School District (4248) | PK–06 | 854 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Pointe Elementary
What grades does Gateway Pointe Elementary serve?
Gateway Pointe Elementary reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Higley Unified School District (4248).
How many students attend Gateway Pointe Elementary?
Gateway Pointe Elementary reported 685 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 747 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gateway Pointe Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 685 students and 46.34 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gateway Pointe Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gateway Pointe Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Higley Unified School District (4248) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gateway Pointe Elementary in?
Gateway Pointe Elementary is part of Higley Unified School District (4248), based in Gilbert, AZ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gateway Pointe Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Legacy Traditional School ? Gilbert (1 mi), Higley Traditional Academy (1.4 mi), Chaparral Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.