At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
414
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
10.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. 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
- 378
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in St. Louis. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Gateway Science Acad/St Louis. NCES reports 402 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.9:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 Black (47.3%) and White (30.3%). English learners represent 18.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
- 1How do the reported 10.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 18.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White30.3%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black47.3%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.2%
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
Not reported as 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 Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gateway Science Acad/St Louis
Elementary · Grades PK–05
377 reported students
Gateway Science Academy Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
426 reported students
Gateway Science Academy High
High · Grades 09–12
461 reported students
Public schools near Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woerner Elem Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–05 | 349 | 0.8 mi |
| Buder Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–05 | 359 | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Hill Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–05 | 256 | 1.6 mi |
| Bayless Elementary Elementary · Bayless | PK–05 | 858 | 1.6 mi |
| Momentum Acad Tower Grve South Elementary · Charter · Momentum Academy | PK–08 | 240 | 1.7 mi |
| Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elem. Elementary · St. Louis City | PK–05 | 313 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gateway Science Acad-South Ele
What grades does Gateway Science Acad-South Ele serve?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gateway Science Acad/St Louis.
How many students attend Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 378 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
The calculated ratio is 10.9:1, based on 402 students and 37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gateway Science Acad-South Ele a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele 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 Science Acad-South Ele students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.1% 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 Science Acad-South Ele in?
Gateway Science Acad-South Ele is part of Gateway Science Acad/St Louis, based in St. Louis, MO, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gateway Science Acad-South Ele?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Woerner Elem (0.8 mi), Buder Elem. (1.2 mi), Oak Hill Elem. (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.