Gateway Elementary School

Q: Is Gateway Elementary School a good school?

Gateway Elementary School ranks 1325 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fort Myers, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of around 840. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Gateway Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other Florida elementary schools.

Gateway Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the surrounding schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (43.33%) and a lower percentage of African American students (15.71%). The school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.5% in 2019-2020 to 31.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. Gateway Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally below the district and state averages, with the exception of 4th-grade Math, where the school outperforms the district and state. The school's 5th-grade Science scores are also below the district and state averages. However, the school's spending per student has increased from $8,039 in 2019-2020 to $10,088 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Gateway Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby schools in the Lee County School District. However, some schools, such as Colonial Elementary and Lehigh Elementary, have significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Gateway Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 403 out of 2,029 Florida elementary schools in 2012-2013 (4-star rating) to 1,325 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024 (2-star rating), indicating a decline in performance over time. However, the school's diverse student population, relatively low student-teacher ratio, and increased spending per student may provide opportunities for improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13280 Griffin Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33913

(239) 768-3737

District: Lee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1325^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,088

Students who attend Gateway Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harns Marsh Middle School
	Lehigh Acres Middle School
	Oak Hammock Middle School
	Varsity Lakes Middle School
High:	Dunbar High School
	East Lee County High School
	Lehigh Senior High School
	Riverdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 840

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.3%

White:

34.2%

African American:

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.7%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Gateway Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Elementary School ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 29^th among 58 ranked elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Gateway Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.3%), White (34.2%), African American (15.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 19^th best among 58 elementary schools in the Lee School District. (See more...)

Compare Gateway Elementary School employs 48.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Elementary School is $10,088. 44 elementary schools in the Lee School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gateway Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Lee:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee 50^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Gateway Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Gateway Elementary School

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	47.06	921^st	1688	45.4%
2007	50.78	941^st	1786	47.3%
2008	61.44	719^th	1789	59.8%
2009	53.17	921^st	1847	50.1%
2010	57.59	874^th	1919	54.5%
2011	54.87	951^st	1985	52.1%
2012	72.63	522^nd	1984	73.7%
2013	77.39	403^rd	2029	80.1%
2014	59.30	835^th	2064	59.5%
2016	66.95	675^th	2087	67.7%
2017	68.64	643^rd	2112	69.6%
2018	58.86	838^th	2118	60.4%
2019	61.59	803^rd	2182	63.2%
2021	54.94	984^th	2247	56.2%
2022	49.66	1078^th	2219	51.4%
2023	47.31	1153^rd	2240	48.5%
2024	40.63	1325^th	2256	41.3%

See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Gateway Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Gateway Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Gateway Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1993	614	156	17	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	843
1994	619	167	12	60	4	n/a	n/a	0	862
1995	587	166	18	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	851
1996	587	166	18	78	2	n/a	n/a	0	851
1997	600	177	18	92	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
1998	601	175	16	97	4	n/a	n/a	0	893
1999	660	165	18	106	5	n/a	n/a	0	954
2000	644	155	18	127	6	n/a	n/a	0	950
2001	631	127	16	125	7	n/a	n/a	0	906
2002	630	165	13	200	4	n/a	n/a	0	1012
2003	630	165	13	200	4	n/a	n/a	0	1012
2004	509	227	20	244	0	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2005	477	209	15	281	1	n/a	n/a	0	983
2006	469	177	17	266	1	n/a	n/a	0	930
2007	405	155	14	262	2	n/a	n/a	44	882
2008	376	135	16	208	5	n/a	n/a	46	786
2009	362	142	16	184	3	n/a	n/a	43	750
2010	331	131	12	176	2	n/a	n/a	31	683
2011	330	116	13	205	0	0	14	0	678
2012	302	125	15	207	0	0	23	0	672
2013	306	128	9	213	2	0	24	0	682
2014	299	128	11	241	1	0	26	0	706
2015	298	117	11	275	1	1	31	0	734
2016	287	120	8	268	1	1	29	0	714
2017	287	129	8	277	1	0	26	0	728
2018	286	118	14	288	1	0	28	0	735
2019	288	116	12	280	0	0	29	0	725
2020	284	122	17	323	0	1	29	0	776
2021	283	121	17	307	1	1	27	0	757
2022	302	118	20	329	0	1	33	0	803
2023	287	132	21	364	0	1	35	0	840

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gateway Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	843	43.0	19.6	28.5
1994	862	41.0	21.0	25.2
1995	851	44.0	19.3	25.3
1996	851	44.0	19.3	25.3
1997	887	45.0	19.7	24
1998	893	45.0	19.8	23.1
1999	954	48.0	19.9	32
2000	950	48.0	19.8	31.6
2001	906	47.0	19.3	31.6
2002	1012	48.0	21.1	36.6
2003	1012	48.0	21.1	36.6
2004	1000	54.0	18.5	52.8
2005	983	56.0	17.6	55.5
2006	930	60.0	15.5	49.1
2007	882	54.0	16.3	49.3
2008	786	50.0	15.7	51.5
2009	750	46.6	16.3	53.5
2010	683	43.0	15.8	59.2
2011	678	44.6	15.2	57.7
2012	672	44.4	15.1	60.3
2013	682	49.0	13.9	59.1
2014	706	48.0	14.7	57.9
2015	734	49.0	14.9	59.1
2016	714	48.0	14.8	47.9
2017	728	48.0	15.1	48.1
2018	735	49.0	15.0	51.6
2019	725	47.0	15.4	44
2020	776	47.0	16.5	46.4
2021	757	44.6	16.9	47.8
2022	803	49.0	16.3	46.8
2023	840	48.6	17.2	47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gateway Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	843	43.0	19.6	28.5
1994	862	41.0	21.0	25.2
1995	851	44.0	19.3	25.3
1996	851	44.0	19.3	25.3
1997	887	45.0	19.7	24
1998	893	45.0	19.8	23.1
1999	954	48.0	19.9	32
2000	950	48.0	19.8	31.6
2001	906	47.0	19.3	31.6
2002	1012	48.0	21.1	36.6
2003	1012	48.0	21.1	36.6
2004	1000	54.0	18.5	52.8
2005	983	56.0	17.6	55.5
2006	930	60.0	15.5	49.1
2007	882	54.0	16.3	49.3
2008	786	50.0	15.7	51.5
2009	750	46.6	16.3	53.5
2010	683	43.0	15.8	59.2
2011	678	44.6	15.2	57.7
2012	672	44.4	15.1	60.3
2013	682	49.0	13.9	59.1
2014	706	48.0	14.7	57.9
2015	734	49.0	14.9	59.1
2016	714	48.0	14.8	47.9
2017	728	48.0	15.1	48.1
2018	735	49.0	15.0	51.6
2019	725	47.0	15.4	44
2020	776	47.0	16.5	46.4
2021	757	44.6	16.9	47.8
2022	803	49.0	16.3	46.8
2023	840	48.6	17.2	47.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gateway Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$301 (3.7%)	$7,739 (96.3%)	$8,040
2019	$463 (5.5%)	$7,994 (94.5%)	$8,457
2020	$412 (5.1%)	$7,627 (94.9%)	$8,039
2021	$604 (7.1%)	$7,938 (92.9%)	$8,542
2022	$1,293 (14.1%)	$7,859 (85.9%)	$9,152
2023	$1,833 (18.2%)	$8,255 (81.8%)	$10,088

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 803^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1153^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Elementary School)	61	60	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	58	48	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Elementary School)	67	67
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee)	61	56	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Elementary School)	54	52	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	55	52	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Elementary School)	70	61	9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	62	59	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Elementary School)	59	48	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lee)	54	50	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Elementary School)	72	43	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lee)	58	51	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Elementary School)	54	44	10%
5th Grade Science (Lee)	50	50
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	725	840	15.9%
African American	116	132	13.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	21	75%
Hispanic	280	364	30%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	288	287	0.3%
Two or More Races	29	35	20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	47.7%	3.7%

Schools Near Gateway Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13280 Griffin Dr	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 768-3737	840	49	17.2	47.7%	287 (34.2%)	132 (15.7%)	364 (43.3%)	21 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.2%)	40.6	1325^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.3%		47.3	1153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.5%	172	46.0	44.0	44.0				56.0	65.0	47.0				44.0					$10,088	$1,833	$8,255
Treeline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Treeline Ave	Fort Myers	33913	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	No	(239) 768-5208	1,135	57	19.7	46.4%	364 (32.1%)	263 (23.2%)	417 (36.7%)	46 (4.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.7%)	34.3	1507^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.2%		34.1	1491^st of 2240 public elementary schools	33.4%	16	52.0	44.0	48.0				46.0	37.0	52.0				44.0					$9,612	$1,520	$8,093
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1711 Gunnery Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 693-5023	1,104	62	17.8	63.7%	186 (16.8%)	206 (18.7%)	660 (59.8%)	10 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (3.4%)	19.5	1916^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.1%		30.3	1606^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.3%	310	40.0	30.0	40.0				39.0	36.0	43.0				40.0					$10,730	$2,681	$8,049
Sunshine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Sara Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-5836	1,301	62	20.9	74.2%	128 (9.8%)	370 (28.4%)	758 (58.3%)	5 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (2.8%)	19.6	1913^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.2%		21.6	1848^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	65	36.0	33.0	41.0				42.0	34.0	36.0				45.0					$10,109	$2,588	$7,521
Harns Marsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1800 Unice Ave N	Lehigh Acres	33971	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 690-1249	989	50	19.9	72.0%	133 (13.4%)	237 (24.0%)	581 (58.7%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.8%)	21.8	1852^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	17.9%		25.3	1737^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%	115	35.0	26.0	45.0				41.0	41.0	39.0				46.0					$10,331	$2,243	$8,088
Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Challenger Blvd	Fort Myers	33966	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 274-3932	753	45	16.7	60.2%	86 (11.4%)	251 (33.3%)	359 (47.7%)	22 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.5%)	32.7	1541^st of 2256 public elementary schools	31.7%		37.3	1407^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%	134	45.0	39.0	50.0				58.0	42.0	42.0				44.0					$12,994	$2,430	$10,565
G. Weaver Hipps Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Homestead Rd N	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 368-7042	863	41	21.0	70.5%	119 (13.8%)	144 (16.7%)	543 (62.9%)	8 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (5.0%)	49	1114^th of 2256 public elementary schools	50.6%		17.8	1965^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.3%	851	41.0	46.0	63.0				53.0	58.0	59.0				58.0					$10,613	$2,420	$8,193
Veterans Park Academy For The Arts	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	49 Homestead Rd S	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(239) 303-3003	2,133	112	19.1	36.0%	331 (15.5%)	413 (19.4%)	1,299 (60.9%)	14 (0.7%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	71 (3.3%)	35.8	1465^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.1%		35.9	1442^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%	23	40.0	38.0	55.0	48.0	48.0	48.0	49.0	39.0	56.0	45.0	48.0	65.0	59.0	46.0	83.0	80.0	70.0	$10,518	$2,481	$8,037
Colonial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Schoolhouse Rd E	Fort Myers	33916	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 939-2242	760	43	17.6	61.7%	70 (9.2%)	328 (43.2%)	336 (44.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.3%)	9.5	2163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.1%		19.2	1924^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.1%	239	31.0	20.0	22.0				42.0	30.0	36.0				16.0					$14,076	$3,239	$10,838
Lehigh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Schoolside Dr	Lehigh Acres	33936	Lee County	Lee	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 369-2477	1,226	64	19.1	72.6%	220 (17.9%)	216 (17.6%)	741 (60.4%)	6 (0.5%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.0%)	25.9	1741^st of 2256 public elementary schools	22.8%		26.5	1696^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.3%	45	46.0	29.0	43.0				53.0	36.0	39.0				44.0					$10,664	$2,472	$8,193

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Elementary School

How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 840 students attended Gateway Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Elementary School?

Students at Gateway Elementary School are 43% Hispanic, 34% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Gateway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gateway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harns Marsh Middle School
Middle : Lehigh Acres Middle School
Middle : Oak Hammock Middle School
Middle : Varsity Lakes Middle School
High : Dunbar High School
High : East Lee County High School
High : Lehigh Senior High School
High : Riverdale High School

What district is Gateway Elementary School in?

Lee

Is Gateway Elementary School a good school?

Gateway Elementary School ranks 1325^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Rate Gateway Elementary School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Fort Myers, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Gateway Elementary School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.