Gateway Polytechnic Academy

www.gpa.qcusd.org/

1,003 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gateway Polytechnic Academy (GPA), located in Mesa, Arizona, is a tuition-free public K-6 school that operates as part of the Queen Creek Unified School District. The academy is specifically designed with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, aiming to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce through a hands-on, inquiry-based curriculum. The school emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and the integration of technology across all subject areas to ensure students are well-equipped for future academic success.

Beyond its academic focus, Gateway Polytechnic Academy places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and collaborative community culture. The school is known for its "Polytechnic" approach, which often involves project-based learning opportunities that encourage students to apply classroom concepts to real-world challenges. With modern facilities and a commitment to high academic standards, the school serves as a hub for families in the Mesa/Queen Creek area who are looking for a specialized, technology-rich educational environment for their elementary-aged children.

1,003

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	671
Hispanic	217
Black	22
Asian	30
Two or More	57
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
671 (66.9%)
Hispanic
217 (21.6%)
Two or More
57 (5.7%)
Asian
30 (3.0%)
Black
22 (2.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Queen Creek Unified District (4245)
Phone:	(480)987-7440
Website:	http://www.gpa.qcusd.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,003
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 175

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 132