Gateway STEM Academy

Gateway STEM Academy is an operational, independent public charter school district located at 12119 16th Avenue South in Burnsville, Minnesota. Situated in a small city environment within the greater Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area, the district functions as its own local education agency running a single school facility. Gateway STEM Academy serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, offering a targeted elementary and middle school continuum designed to foster academic growth and STEM engagement during critical foundational years. Prospective families and researchers can learn more about the school's programs by visiting gatewaystemacademy.org or contacting the administration office directly at (952) 206-4050.

Based on the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district maintains a close-knit learning community with an enrollment of 121 students across its K–8 grade levels. The student population features an even gender balance of 60 female and 61 male students, with cohort sizes ranging from 10 pupils in the upper middle school grades to 20 in the fifth grade. In terms of demographic composition, the district serves an entirely African American student body. While official full-time equivalent (FTE) records for teaching and support staff were not reported in this federal dataset period, the academy's compact enrollment structure highlights a localized, specialized approach to charter education in the Twin Cities region.