Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

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Gateway Science Academy-South Ele ranks 637 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Gateway Science Academy-South Ele is a public charter elementary school serving 394 students in grades PK-5 in the Saint Louis, Missouri area. The school is part of the Gateway Science Academy/St Louis district, which is ranked 94 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, Gateway Science Academy-South Ele has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri elementary schools over the past 9 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 35.2% for the district and 41.6% statewide. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27% to 37.7% over the past 4 years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bayless Elementary, which outperforms Gateway Science Academy-South Ele across all grade levels and subject areas, the school faces significant challenges. These challenges are likely exacerbated by the high percentage of students (66.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the area. While the school's spending per student is comparable to nearby schools, the academic performance suggests that additional resources and targeted interventions may be needed to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

6651 Gravois Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63116-1125

(314) 669-9000

District: Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

SchoolDigger Rank:
637^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,322

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.9%

White:

32.4%

Two or more races:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Gateway Science Academy-South Ele ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.44. (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 Science Academy-South Ele is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.9%), White (32.4%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gateway Science Academy-South Ele is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Gateway Science Academy-South Ele employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gateway Science Academy-South Ele is $13,322.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gateway Science Academy-South Ele:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy-South Ele 637^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Gateway Science Academy-South Ele in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

White students:

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis:

SchoolDigger ranks Gateway Science Academy/St Louis 94^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

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Rank History for all students at Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2015	39.61	714^th	1058	32.5%
2016	47.62	487^th	865	43.7%
2017	31.33	766^th	1032	25.8%
2018	13.79	935^th	1045	10.5%
2019	15.83	926^th	1052	12.0%
2021	23.92	701^st	901	22.2%
2022	27.26	673^rd	908	25.9%
2023	28.94	671^st	898	25.3%
2024	32.44	637^th	906	29.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	18.02	799^th	887	9.9%
2019	14.85	844^th	907	6.9%
2021	36.12	367^th	574	36.1%
2022	38.39	333^rd	532	37.4%
2023	31.50	444^th	611	27.3%
2024	30.22	470^th	625	24.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	17.57	218^th	243	10.3%
2019	17.76	225^th	250	10.0%
2021	49.34	70^th	163	57.1%
2022	56.81	60^th	184	67.4%
2023	70.49	25^th	185	86.5%
2024	60.10	50^th	191	73.8%

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Rank History for White students at Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	14.01	855^th	898	4.8%
2019	12.30	879^th	917	4.1%
2021	16.29	611^th	691	11.6%
2022	24.66	546^th	675	19.1%
2024	44.52	368^th	668	44.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	162	72	2	8	0	1	28	273
2015	195	75	4	8	0	1	43	326
2016	223	76	6	12	0	1	46	364
2017	231	97	8	23	0	1	41	401
2018	248	97	11	29	1	0	37	423
2019	256	115	17	30	0	0	42	460
2020	229	127	10	32	0	0	47	445
2021	196	154	11	37	1	0	53	452
2022	139	146	14	28	1	0	50	378
2023	136	174	9	35	1	0	39	394
2024	134	186	9	30	1	0	54	414

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 Science Academy-South Ele

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	273	19.0	14.3	68.1
2015	326	24.0	13.5	68.1
2016	364	28.0	13.0	64
2017	401	28.5	14.0	66.6
2018	423	32.5	13.0	68.3
2019	460	34.0	13.5	60
2020	445	36.0	12.3	74.2
2021	452	38.0	11.8	70.1
2022	378	34.0	11.1	64.3
2023	394	34.0	11.5	66.2
2024	414	28.0	14.7	75.6

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 Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	273	19.0	14.3	68.1
2015	326	24.0	13.5	68.1
2016	364	28.0	13.0	64
2017	401	28.5	14.0	66.6
2018	423	32.5	13.0	68.3
2019	460	34.0	13.5	60
2020	445	36.0	12.3	74.2
2021	452	38.0	11.8	70.1
2022	378	34.0	11.1	64.3
2023	394	34.0	11.5	66.2
2024	414	28.0	14.7	75.6

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 Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$216 (2.4%)	$8,868 (97.6%)	$9,084
2020	$414 (4.3%)	$9,134 (95.7%)	$9,548
2021	$1,548 (16.1%)	$8,089 (83.9%)	$9,637
2022	$3,006 (22.6%)	$10,316 (77.4%)	$13,322

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

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 926^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 671^st of 898 Elementary schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy-South Ele)	29.5	30.4	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	39.2	40.8	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy-South Ele)	43.6	34.6	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	54.9	40.4	14.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy-South Ele)	13.1	25.7	12.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	36.8	34.3	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy-South Ele)	32.9	27.2	5.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	48.3	35.4	12.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy-South Ele)	13.8	26.6	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	24.2	30.1	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy-South Ele)	20.6	28.1	7.5%
5th Grade Science (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	28.9	41.3	12.4%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy-South Ele)	25	32.8	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gateway Science Academy/St Louis)	35.1	43.5	8.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	460	394	14.3%
African American	115	174	51.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	17	9	47.1%
Hispanic	30	35	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	256	136	46.9%
Two or More Races	42	39	7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60%	66.2%	6.2%

Schools Near Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)						MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gateway Science Academy-South Ele	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	6651 Gravois Ave.	Saint Louis	63116	St. Louis city	Gateway Science Academy/St Louis	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 669-9000	414	28	14.7	75.6%	134 (32.4%)	186 (44.9%)	30 (7.2%)	9 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (13.0%)	32.4	637^th of 906 public elementary schools	29.7%		28.9	671^st of 898 public elementary schools	25.3%	34	32.1	32.7	24.3				39.6	20.0		32.3				$13,322	$3,006	$10,316
Woerner Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6131 Leona St	Saint Louis	63116	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 481-8585	351	33	10.6	100.0%	92 (26.2%)	153 (43.6%)	44 (12.5%)	36 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.1%)	11	824^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.1%		22.6	721^st of 898 public elementary schools	19.7%	103	9.0	12.2	12.0				28.0	15.6	15.6	18.7				$18,702	$889	$17,813
Buder Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5319 Lansdowne Ave	Saint Louis	63109	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 352-4343	383	27	14.1	100.0%	157 (41.0%)	122 (31.9%)	62 (16.2%)	19 (5.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	23.8	702^nd of 906 public elementary schools	22.5%		27.3	690^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.2%	12	19.7	24.9	30.7				25.8		31.9	23.2				$19,412	$1,116	$18,296
Oak Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 Morganford Rd	Saint Louis	63116	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 481-0420	219	18	12.1	100.0%	31 (14.2%)	107 (48.9%)	64 (29.2%)	11 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	5.8	873^rd of 906 public elementary schools	3.6%		4	887^th of 898 public elementary schools	1.2%	14	4.0	10.0	8.9				8.9		10.5	11.8				$19,004	$1,318	$17,687
Bayless Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4531 Weber Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Bayless	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 256-8620	858	58	14.7	52.2%	558 (65.0%)	77 (9.0%)	56 (6.5%)	98 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (7.8%)	66	291^st of 906 public elementary schools	67.9%		69.4	250^th of 898 public elementary schools	72.2%	41	59.3	35.0	49.5				53.6	51.8	41.1	48.7				$11,455	$1,290	$10,166
Momentum Academy Tower Grve South	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3716 Morganford Rd.	Saint Louis	63116	St. Louis city	Momentum Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 571-5762	238	14	16.7	100.0%	4 (1.7%)	158 (66.4%)	36 (15.1%)	21 (8.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.1%)	20.8	726^th of 906 public elementary schools	19.9%		13	793^rd of 898 public elementary schools	11.7%	67	12.6		30.8	26.4	28.7		15.5	16.8	28.0		26.4	21.5		$14,965	$3,385	$11,579
Mallinckrodt A.B.I. Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6020 Pernod Ave	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 352-9212	283	20	14.1	100.0%	196 (69.3%)	43 (15.2%)	10 (3.5%)	10 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.4%)	99.6	1^st of 906 public elementary schools	99.9%		99.6	1^st of 898 public elementary schools	99.9%		84.0	97.7	90.8				93.1			95.4				$14,946	$434	$14,511
Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Ac	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5031 Potomac	Saint Louis	63139	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	No	(314) 353-8875	221	21	10.7	100.0%	113 (51.1%)	67 (30.3%)	6 (2.7%)	25 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	99.4	2^nd of 906 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.6	2^nd of 898 public elementary schools	99.8%			95.0	87.1				82.9	82.3	95.0	89.3				$16,544	$592	$15,952
Woodward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	725 Bellerive Blvd	Saint Louis	63111	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 353-1346	268	19	14.1	100.0%	24 (9.0%)	155 (57.8%)	65 (24.3%)	18 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	5.9	872^nd of 906 public elementary schools	3.8%		5.6	867^th of 898 public elementary schools	3.5%	5		7.5	2.5				4.8		20.0	9.7				$19,518	$1,466	$18,051
Lyon At Blow Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	516 Loughborough Ave	Saint Louis	63111	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 353-1353	257	30	8.5	100.0%	19 (7.4%)	213 (82.9%)	12 (4.7%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	12.1	812^th of 906 public elementary schools	10.4%		8	845^th of 898 public elementary schools	5.9%	33				16.0	7.8	2.5			5.3		17.8	15.4	2.4	$18,430	$900	$17,530

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Science Academy-South Ele

What district is Gateway Science Academy-South Ele in?

Gateway Science Academy/St Louis

How many students attend Gateway Science Academy-South Ele?

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Gateway Science Academy-South Ele.

Is Gateway Science Academy-South Ele a good school?

Gateway Science Academy-South Ele ranks 637^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Science Academy-South Ele?

Students at Gateway Science Academy-South Ele are 45% African American, 32% White, 13% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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