Gatewood Elementary

Summary:

Gatewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 413. The school is part of the Hopkins Public School District, which is ranked 254 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gatewood Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 32.2% White, 41.89% African American, 12.35% Hispanic, 1.45% Asian, and 11.62% two or more races. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in MCA-III Math, Reading, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. Gatewood also struggles with achievement gaps, ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools for African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 65.38% in the 2022-2023 school year.

In comparison, the nearby schools, such as Glen Lake Elementary, Deephaven Elementary, and Groveland Elementary, significantly outperform Gatewood Elementary on academic measures. These schools have much higher proficiency rates, stronger rankings, and serve student populations that are less racially diverse and have lower free and reduced lunch rates. While Gatewood's challenges are significant, the school's diverse student population represents an opportunity for the Hopkins Public School District and the community to work towards greater educational equity and inclusion.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14900 Gatewood Dr
       Minnetonka, MN  55345-6731


(952) 988-5250

District: Hopkins Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,506 Help


Students who attend Gatewood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hopkins West Middle School
High:    Hopkins Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

African American:
41.9%
White:
32.2%
Hispanic:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gatewood Elementary ranks worse than 86.2% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Hopkins Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Gatewood Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (41.9%), White (32.2%), Hispanic (12.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hopkins Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gatewood Elementary is 12, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Hopkins Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gatewood Elementary is $15,506, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Hopkins Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gatewood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Gatewood Elementary 759th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Gatewood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hopkins Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hopkins Public School District 254th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gatewood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.25 136th 674 79.8%
2004 76.34 115th 676 83.0%
2005 75.46 120th 685 82.5%
2006 63.56 289th 756 61.8%
2007 70.40 200th 777 74.3%
2008 68.33 228th 781 70.8%
2009 47.19 281st 434 35.3%
2010 57.53 424th 803 47.2%
2011 53.38 473rd 814 41.9%
2012 50.72 517th 820 37.0%
2013 46.87 525th 824 36.3%
2014 43.20 567th 826 31.4%
2015 32.56 647th 840 23.0%
2016 38.16 612th 848 27.8%
2017 44.21 563rd 853 34.0%
2018 30.94 656th 847 22.6%
2019 28.79 674th 870 22.5%
2021 34.90 635th 869 26.9%
2022 35.15 620th 858 27.7%
2023 25.58 651st 845 23.0%
2024 15.00 759th 881 13.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.47 213th 242 12.0%
2019 35.30 159th 239 33.5%
2021 49.10 76th 175 56.6%
2022 12.82 254th 256 0.8%
2023 24.67 238th 276 13.8%
2024 19.52 281st 303 7.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.57 364th 463 21.4%
2019 48.66 283rd 515 45.0%
2021 41.28 267th 417 36.0%
2022 61.28 164th 500 67.2%
2023 40.84 322nd 524 38.5%
2024 38.57 366th 572 36.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.37 615th 728 15.5%
2019 29.25 579th 740 21.8%
2021 34.55 489th 683 28.4%
2022 42.21 404th 663 39.1%
2023 29.27 593rd 774 23.4%
2024 17.27 689th 793 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.14 600th 774 22.5%
2019 30.62 608th 787 22.7%
2021 33.82 588th 783 24.9%
2022 35.45 568th 799 28.9%
2023 21.55 632nd 787 19.7%
2024 7.68 758th 809 6.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.20 621st 779 20.3%
2019 27.34 634th 798 20.6%
2021 33.22 590th 784 24.7%
2022 34.47 599th 808 25.9%
2023 28.22 612th 799 23.4%
2024 25.93 656th 826 20.6%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.07 153rd 266 42.5%
2019 52.42 131st 283 53.7%
2021 49.83 99th 227 56.4%
2022 47.46 138th 282 51.1%
2023 35.04 184th 279 34.1%
2024 22.83 253rd 310 18.4%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.32 89th 220 59.5%
2019 48.77 110th 219 49.8%
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Rank History for White students at Gatewood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 286th 712 59.8%
2019 46.95 420th 722 41.8%
2021 59.31 267th 710 62.4%
2022 61.28 263rd 725 63.7%
2023 46.69 392nd 712 44.9%
2024 36.66 505th 730 30.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 13, 2023

Open Quote I'm really disappointed in this school. My child has been harrased assaulted and tormented and they do nothing. Every morning I get my child ready to go to school she is terrified. Alot of the little boys put their hands on her and they do nothing. I would hate to have to do this but the parents don't reprimand their children and the bullies even do it in front of the teachers. It's sad to say if nothing is done I will have to press charged against these future criminals, maybe the police department can reprimand them. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 7, 2019

Open Quote My children all went through Gatewood and had amazing experiences. The teachers and other staff are all amazing. They care about children. Class sizes are great and the academics are on par with neighboring schools and districts. Gatewood offers a great diverse, family focused environment. Students leave the school ready for junior high. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 11, 2017

Open Quote We love Gatewood. We live in an area that has bussing to both EP and Minnetonka schools, and we chose the Hopkins School District because of its excellence in so many areas. Amazing teachers, diversity that reflects Minnesota, and fantastic families. My two children could not be more happy with their school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gatewood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 582 5 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1989 518 14 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1990 575 4 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1991 562 2 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1992 579 25 19 11 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 634 15 17 12 1 n/a n/a 0 679
1994 616 20 25 12 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1995 618 9 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 618 9 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 615 12 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1998 640 15 28 20 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1999 624 16 30 28 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2000 606 27 29 13 1 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 585 26 28 30 1 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 553 23 20 37 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2003 553 23 20 37 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2004 552 30 22 43 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2005 533 39 29 36 2 n/a n/a 0 639
2006 513 42 32 31 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2007 417 87 55 50 3 n/a n/a 0 612
2008 436 101 51 53 6 n/a n/a 0 647
2009 417 98 45 68 6 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 347 104 37 53 4 n/a n/a 0 545
2011 307 111 35 50 3 0 25 0 531
2012 286 103 34 68 5 0 31 0 527
2013 293 112 27 58 5 1 34 0 530
2014 252 122 19 65 5 0 38 0 501
2015 239 140 16 79 4 0 38 0 516
2016 213 142 15 69 2 0 45 0 486
2017 184 142 8 64 0 0 45 0 443
2018 159 143 10 63 0 0 45 0 420
2019 145 165 14 62 1 0 52 0 439
2020 161 170 11 61 1 0 48 0 452
2021 159 190 13 65 1 0 50 0 478
2022 127 211 11 41 1 0 47 0 438
2023 133 173 6 51 2 0 48 0 413

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 Gatewood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 27.0 22.2 3.2
1989 552 29.4 18.7 7.6
1990 596 30.4 19.6 6.7
1991 579 32.6 17.7 7.4
1992 636 31.2 20.3 9.3
1993 679 33.9 20.0 11.2
1994 673 33.5 20.1 11.6
1995 646 39.5 16.4 9.6
1996 646 39.5 16.4 9.6
1997 649 39.5 16.4 10
1998 703 n/a 0.0 8.5
1999 699 45.1 15.5 8.4
2000 676 47.1 14.4 11.1
2001 670 42.5 15.8 10.4
2002 633 36.2 17.5 15.2
2003 633 36.2 17.5 15.2
2004 647 33.5 19.3 16.5
2005 639 32.5 19.7 17.8
2006 619 33.1 18.7 19.4
2007 612 31.6 19.4 23.9
2008 647 33.5 19.3 30.9
2009 634 36.1 17.6 31.1
2010 545 33.5 16.2 40.2
2011 531 32.1 16.5 41.8
2012 527 31.9 16.4 42.9
2013 530 36.8 14.3 44.9
2014 501 43.2 11.5 50.3
2015 516 37.0 13.9 51.9
2016 486 40.0 12.1 51.9
2017 443 38.0 11.6 52.1
2018 420 33.8 12.4 56.4
2019 439 35.9 12.2 57.6
2020 452 36.5 12.3 57.1
2021 478 37.3 12.7 47.9
2022 438 39.7 11.0 54.1
2023 413 34.3 12.0 65.4

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 Gatewood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 27.0 22.2 3.2
1989 552 29.4 18.7 7.6
1990 596 30.4 19.6 6.7
1991 579 32.6 17.7 7.4
1992 636 31.2 20.3 9.3
1993 679 33.9 20.0 11.2
1994 673 33.5 20.1 11.6
1995 646 39.5 16.4 9.6
1996 646 39.5 16.4 9.6
1997 649 39.5 16.4 10
1998 703 n/a 0.0 8.5
1999 699 45.1 15.5 8.4
2000 676 47.1 14.4 11.1
2001 670 42.5 15.8 10.4
2002 633 36.2 17.5 15.2
2003 633 36.2 17.5 15.2
2004 647 33.5 19.3 16.5
2005 639 32.5 19.7 17.8
2006 619 33.1 18.7 19.4
2007 612 31.6 19.4 23.9
2008 647 33.5 19.3 30.9
2009 634 36.1 17.6 31.1
2010 545 33.5 16.2 40.2
2011 531 32.1 16.5 41.8
2012 527 31.9 16.4 42.9
2013 530 36.8 14.3 44.9
2014 501 43.2 11.5 50.3
2015 516 37.0 13.9 51.9
2016 486 40.0 12.1 51.9
2017 443 38.0 11.6 52.1
2018 420 33.8 12.4 56.4
2019 439 35.9 12.2 57.6
2020 452 36.5 12.3 57.1
2021 478 37.3 12.7 47.9
2022 438 39.7 11.0 54.1
2023 413 34.3 12.0 65.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gatewood Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,506

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gatewood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 674th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 651st of 845 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gatewood Elementary)39.728
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)62.755
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Gatewood Elementary)43.830.2
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)54.945.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Gatewood Elementary)48.429.6
 18.8%
   4th Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)68.160.2
 7.9%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Gatewood Elementary)4025.5
 14.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)56.651
 5.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Gatewood Elementary)4618.5
 27.5%
   5th Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)54.132.4
 21.7%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Gatewood Elementary)61.542.6
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)69.754.4
 15.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Gatewood Elementary)47.130.2
 16.9%
   5th Grade Science (Hopkins Public School District)5441.2
 12.8%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Gatewood Elementary)27.134.2
 7.1%
   6th Grade Math (Hopkins Public School District)49.935.9
 14%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Gatewood Elementary)41.762.2
 20.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Hopkins Public School District)65.556.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439413
 5.9%
African American165173
 4.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian146
 57.1%
Hispanic6251
 17.7%
Pacific Islander00
White145133
 8.3%
Two or More Races5248
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%65.4%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gatewood Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Gatewood Elementary.

Gatewood Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students who attend Gatewood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hopkins West Middle School
High : Hopkins Senior High

Students at Gatewood Elementary are 42% African American, 32% White, 12% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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

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