At a glance
Reported students
3,192
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
120
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
813
Gateway Charter School: 3,192 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
26.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. 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
- 1,102
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about Gateway Charter School
Gateway Charter School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Fort Myers. It is one of 119 current school records connected to Lee. NCES reports 3,192 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.6:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (48.3%) and Black (28.6%). English learners represent 18.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.4%. 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 Charter School
- 1How do the reported 26.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 120 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
- 18.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.9%
- Hispanic48.3%
- Black28.6%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.9%
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 Lee
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lee County Virtual Franchise
Other · Grades PK–12
796 reported students
Early Childhood Learning Services
Other · Grades PK–PK
187 reported students
Royal Palm Exceptional School Center
Other · Grades PK–12
99 reported students
County Wide Exceptional Child Programs
Other · Grades PK–12
94 reported students
Success Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
84 reported students
Buckingham Exceptional Student Center
Other · Grades PK–12
60 reported students
Public schools near Gateway Charter School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Wide Exceptional Child Programs Other · Lee | PK–12 | 94 | 6.8 mi |
| Lee Virtual Instruction Program Other · Lee | KG–12 | 0 | 6.8 mi |
| Lee County Virtual Franchise Other · Lee | PK–12 | 796 | 6.8 mi |
| Early Childhood Learning Services Other · Lee | PK–PK | 187 | 8.2 mi |
| Success Academy Other · Lee | KG–12 | 84 | 8.2 mi |
| Royal Palm Exceptional School Center Other · Lee | PK–12 | 99 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Charter School
What grades does Gateway Charter School serve?
Gateway Charter School reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Lee.
How many students attend Gateway Charter School?
Gateway Charter School reported 3,192 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,102 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gateway Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 26.6:1, based on 3,192 students and 120 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gateway Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gateway Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Gateway Charter School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Gateway Charter School in?
Gateway Charter School is part of Lee, based in Fort Myers, FL, which operates 119 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gateway Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include County Wide Exceptional Child Programs (6.8 mi), Lee Virtual Instruction Program (6.8 mi), Lee County Virtual Franchise (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.