At a glance
Reported students
300
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
300
Western Gateway ES: 300 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. 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
- 108
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Western Gateway ES
Western Gateway ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Oklahoma CIty. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Western Gateway (Charter). NCES reports 300 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, above the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 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 (80%) and White (12%). English learners represent 45.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.6%. 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 Western Gateway ES
- 1How do the reported 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 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
- 45.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.7
- 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
- White12%
- Hispanic80%
- Black4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
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.
Public schools near Western Gateway ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heronville ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 596 | 1 mi |
| Adelaide Lee ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 571 | 1.3 mi |
| John Rex Charter ES Elementary · Charter · John Rex Charter School | PK–08 | 810 | 1.4 mi |
| Mark Twain ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 269 | 1.7 mi |
| Okcps Extended Educ Services (ES) Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–08 | 44 | 1.9 mi |
| Esperanza ES Elementary · Oklahoma City | PK–04 | 437 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Western Gateway ES
What grades does Western Gateway ES serve?
Western Gateway ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Western Gateway (Charter).
How many students attend Western Gateway ES?
Western Gateway ES reported 300 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 108 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Western Gateway ES?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 300 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Western Gateway ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Western Gateway ES 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 Western Gateway ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
67.7% 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 Western Gateway ES in?
Western Gateway ES is part of Western Gateway (Charter), based in Oklahoma CIty, OK, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Western Gateway ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heronville ES (1 mi), Adelaide Lee ES (1.3 mi), John Rex Charter ES (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.