At a glance
Reported students
715
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
715
Gate City Charter: 715 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
22.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 770
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22:1
What the reported data says about Gate City Charter
Gate City Charter is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Greensboro. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Gate City Charter Academy. NCES reports 715 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.1:1, above the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 Black (70.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gate City Charter
- 1How do the reported 22.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.42 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
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.9%
- 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)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.8%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black70.8%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial2.4%
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.
Public schools near Gate City Charter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 509 | 1.5 mi |
| Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 530 | 1.5 mi |
| Herbin Metz Education Center Elementary · Guilford County Schools | KG–08 | 68 | 1.5 mi |
| Guilford Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Guilford Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 672 | 2.2 mi |
| Aggie Academy Elementary · Aggie Academy | 03–05 | 85 | 2.5 mi |
| McLeansville Elementary Elementary · Guilford County Schools | PK–05 | 332 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gate City Charter
What grades does Gate City Charter serve?
Gate City Charter reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Gate City Charter Academy.
How many students attend Gate City Charter?
Gate City Charter reported 715 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 770 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gate City Charter?
The calculated ratio is 22.1:1, based on 715 students and 32.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gate City Charter a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gate City Charter 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 Gate City Charter students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.9% 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 Gate City Charter in?
Gate City Charter is part of Gate City Charter Academy, based in Greensboro, NC, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gate City Charter?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bessemer Elementary (1.5 mi), Waldo C Falkener Sr Elementary (1.5 mi), Herbin Metz Education Center (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.