Gate City Elementary School

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Gate City Elementary School ranks 64 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gate City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pocatello, Idaho, serving 478 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gate City Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic outcomes, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts that significantly exceed the averages for the Pocatello District and the state of Idaho. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.8% of Gate City students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to just 45.3% for the district and 42.2% for the state. However, the school's student population is less diverse, with a higher percentage of White students (84.31%) and a lower percentage of students from low-income families (9.44% to 21.05%) compared to nearby schools.

While Gate City Elementary's academic excellence is impressive, the school's relative homogeneity raises questions about its ability to provide an inclusive learning environment. At the same time, the differences in performance and demographics between Gate City and nearby schools, such as Lewis & Clark Elementary and Greenacres Elementary, present opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to support the needs of all students in the Pocatello District.

Detail:

Public K-5

2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201-1815

(208) 237-2503

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,556

Students who attend Gate City Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Franklin Middle School
High:	Highland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 478

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gate City Elementary School ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 2^nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.04. (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 Gate City Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gate City Elementary School is $6,556, which is the lowest among 12 elementary schools in the Pocatello District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gate City Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gate City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	88.08	3^rd	335	99.1%
2009	87.04	6^th	349	98.3%
2010	84.57	16^th	356	95.5%
2011	87.25	4^th	359	98.9%
2012	90.66	2^nd	354	99.4%
2013	87.93	5^th	357	98.6%
2015	91.80	8^th	226	96.5%
2016	78.11	47^th	240	80.4%
2017	73.46	75^th	292	74.3%
2018	78.41	46^th	254	81.9%
2019	73.35	39^th	171	77.2%
2021	82.09	26^th	166	84.3%
2022	79.96	33^rd	188	82.4%
2023	77.80	55^th	252	78.2%
2024	78.04	64^th	301	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Gate City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.39	38^th	121	68.6%
2023	79.18	6^th	16	62.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Gate City Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.10	12^th	121	90.1%
2023	76.28	6^th	16	62.5%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gate City Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	540	540
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	532	532
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	525	525
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	507	507
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	423	423
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	423	423
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	391	391
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	364	364
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	390	390
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	365	365
2001	340	1	9	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	374
2002	366	4	12	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	402
2003	366	4	12	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	402
2004	367	6	5	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	393
2005	367	4	8	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	396
2006	402	7	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	442
2007	409	7	16	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	451
2008	465	6	16	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	510
2009	471	7	13	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	506
2010	485	3	16	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	528
2011	463	3	17	22	4	5	1	0	515
2012	464	2	15	27	2	3	10	0	523
2013	457	2	13	24	1	1	11	0	509
2014	422	1	9	20	2	2	13	0	469
2015	427	2	7	18	5	3	13	0	475
2016	430	2	6	24	4	2	12	0	480
2017	424	1	4	26	1	6	19	0	481
2018	410	3	3	31	1	5	20	0	473
2019	397	4	5	31	1	5	24	0	467
2020	395	6	5	40	1	1	31	0	479
2021	361	3	3	37	1	2	30	0	437
2022	385	1	9	35	0	5	31	0	466
2023	403	1	10	35	0	5	24	0	478

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 Gate City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	540	22.0	24.5	3
1992	532	22.6	23.5	3.6
1993	525	22.3	23.5	3.8
1994	507	20.7	24.5	5.3
1995	423	20.2	20.9	4.5
1996	423	20.2	20.9	4.5
1997	391	17.5	22.3	4.9
1998	364	14.3	25.5	6.3
1999	390	16.2	24.1	9.2
2000	365	16.3	22.4	13.2
2001	374	15.6	24.0	11.5
2002	402	17.8	22.6	13.4
2003	402	17.8	22.6	13.4
2004	393	18.2	21.6	13.7
2005	396	19.7	20.1	16.7
2006	442	18.9	23.4	13.3
2007	451	20.5	22.0	14.6
2008	510	22.4	22.8	17.1
2009	506	22.4	22.5	18.2
2010	528	24.3	21.6	19.9
2011	515	24.5	21.0	22.3
2012	523	25.5	20.5	25
2013	509	22.8	22.3	27.5
2014	469	18.3	25.5	33.3
2015	475	19.0	25.0	31.6
2016	480	19.0	25.2	27.5
2017	481	20.1	23.8	26.6
2018	473	19.2	24.6	29
2019	467	19.2	24.2	25.7
2020	479	20.1	23.7	23.4
2021	437	20.1	21.6	21.1
2022	466	20.1	23.1	9.4
2023	478	21.6	22.0	17.6

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 Gate City Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	540	22.0	24.5	3
1992	532	22.6	23.5	3.6
1993	525	22.3	23.5	3.8
1994	507	20.7	24.5	5.3
1995	423	20.2	20.9	4.5
1996	423	20.2	20.9	4.5
1997	391	17.5	22.3	4.9
1998	364	14.3	25.5	6.3
1999	390	16.2	24.1	9.2
2000	365	16.3	22.4	13.2
2001	374	15.6	24.0	11.5
2002	402	17.8	22.6	13.4
2003	402	17.8	22.6	13.4
2004	393	18.2	21.6	13.7
2005	396	19.7	20.1	16.7
2006	442	18.9	23.4	13.3
2007	451	20.5	22.0	14.6
2008	510	22.4	22.8	17.1
2009	506	22.4	22.5	18.2
2010	528	24.3	21.6	19.9
2011	515	24.5	21.0	22.3
2012	523	25.5	20.5	25
2013	509	22.8	22.3	27.5
2014	469	18.3	25.5	33.3
2015	475	19.0	25.0	31.6
2016	480	19.0	25.2	27.5
2017	481	20.1	23.8	26.6
2018	473	19.2	24.6	29
2019	467	19.2	24.2	25.7
2020	479	20.1	23.7	23.4
2021	437	20.1	21.6	21.1
2022	466	20.1	23.1	9.4
2023	478	21.6	22.0	17.6

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 Gate City Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$777 (11.9%)	$5,780 (88.2%)	$6,556

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gate City Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 55^th of 252 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gate City Elementary School)	71.6	64.3	7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pocatello District)	54.5	54.2	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gate City Elementary School)	74.3	59.5	14.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	55.3	48.2	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Gate City Elementary School)	67.8	68.6	0.8%
4th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	52.6	51.3	1.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gate City Elementary School)	62.8	66.2	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	56.3	50.3	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Gate City Elementary School)	51.9	48.8	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	51.6	46.1	5.5%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gate City Elementary School)	60.8	60.2	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	60.9	57.6	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Gate City Elementary School)	63.8	60.4	3.4%
All Grades Math (Pocatello District)	50.5	46.2	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Gate City Elementary School)	72.1	48.9	23.2%
All Grades Science (Pocatello District)	62.8	49.4	13.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gate City Elementary School)	65.7	61.9	3.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	59	56.8	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	467	478	2.4%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	10	100%
Hispanic	31	35	12.9%
Pacific Islander	5	5
White	397	403	1.5%
Two or More Races	24	24
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.7%	17.6%	8.1%

Schools Near Gate City Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)				ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gate City Elementary School	Public	K-5	2288 Hiskey Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 237-2503	478	22	22.0	17.6%	403 (84.3%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.3%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	24 (5.0%)	78	64^th of 301 public elementary schools	78.7%		77.8	55^th of 252 public elementary schools	78.2%	9	62.4	69.0	56.6	62.8	50.6	62.4	66.6	67.4	65.6	$6,556	$777	$5,780
Edahow Elementary School	Public	K-5	2020 Pocatello Creek Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-1844	298	17	17.7	29.9%	247 (82.9%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (10.1%)	3 (1.0%)	6 (2.0%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	96.7	4^th of 301 public elementary schools	98.7%		94.6	8^th of 252 public elementary schools	96.8%	4	76.5	80.9	77.9	78.3	76.3	88.2			82.9	$8,073	$959	$7,115
Syringa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	388 East Griffith Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-4040	356	20	17.9	44.7%	270 (75.8%)	3 (0.8%)	54 (15.2%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (3.1%)	5 (1.4%)	10 (2.8%)	56.1	126^th of 301 public elementary schools	58.1%		50.4	123^rd of 252 public elementary schools	51.2%	3		45.1		49.7		48.9	54.3	64.6	55.7	$7,004	$1,284	$5,721
Tendoy Elementary School	Public	K-5	957 East Alameda Road	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2921	232	17	13.9	53.0%	181 (78.0%)	2 (0.9%)	35 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	8 (3.4%)								(n/a)		64.3							49.1	$7,874	$1,499	$6,375
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11888 North Whitaker Road	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-4742	380	21	18.2	44.5%	298 (78.4%)	3 (0.8%)	44 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.5%)	77	66^th of 301 public elementary schools	78.1%		81.4	47^th of 252 public elementary schools	81.3%	19	62.9	65.1	72.0	66.5		53.7	59.1	71.5	60.9	$7,351	$1,091	$6,261
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Grace Drive	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2552	438	24	18.3	64.4%	308 (70.3%)	1 (0.2%)	96 (21.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	31.5	205^th of 301 public elementary schools	31.9%		29.6	177^th of 252 public elementary schools	29.8%	28	48.6	46.6	26.8	40.9	29.2	52.8	38.6	35.2	42.2	$6,782	$998	$5,785
Greenacres Elementary School	Public	K-5	1250 East Oak Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 233-2575	321	19	17.2	50.8%	219 (68.2%)	5 (1.6%)	74 (23.1%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	39.8	181^st of 301 public elementary schools	39.9%		60.5	92^nd of 252 public elementary schools	63.5%	89	49.2	40.3	45.4	45.1		41.5	35.5	61.4	44.4	$8,258	$1,397	$6,862
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School	Public	K-5	427 Lark Lane	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-6050	524	28	18.7	59.7%	400 (76.3%)	6 (1.1%)	74 (14.1%)	3 (0.6%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.6%)	38.4	185^th of 301 public elementary schools	38.5%		48.7	131^st of 252 public elementary schools	48.0%	54	51.2	50.0	31.9	44.2	40.7	38.7	47.7	46.2	44.1	$7,132	$1,210	$5,923
Chubbuck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 West Chastain Drive	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 237-2271	495	24	20.7	34.5%	394 (79.6%)	2 (0.4%)	69 (13.9%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.4%)	70	89^th of 301 public elementary schools	70.4%		76.9	57^th of 252 public elementary schools	77.4%	32			64.0	57.5	50.7	45.3	60.5	69.4	57.8	$6,660	$998	$5,662
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	226 South 10th Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 232-2976	215	14	15.7	57.7%	165 (76.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (12.6%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	15 (7.0%)								(n/a)				47.9						$7,988	$1,175	$6,813

Frequently Asked Questions about Gate City Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Gate City Elementary School?

Students at Gate City Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Gate City Elementary School a good school?

Gate City Elementary School ranks 64^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gate City Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended Gate City Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Gate City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Gate City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Franklin Middle School
High : Highland High School

What district is Gate City Elementary School in?

Pocatello District

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