Gateway Charter School

2501 Centerville Road
Wilmington, DE 19808

www.gatewaycharterschoolde.org/

Charter School 211 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Gateway Lab School, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a specialized tuition-free public charter school designed specifically to support students with learning differences, such as dyslexia, ADHD, and other language-based learning disabilities. The school utilizes an innovative, research-based curriculum that emphasizes small class sizes and multisensory instruction. By integrating academic learning with social-emotional development, the school aims to create an environment where students who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings can thrive and build confidence in their unique learning styles.

Beyond its academic focus, Gateway Lab School is known for its commitment to individualized education plans (IEPs) and a highly collaborative approach involving teachers, specialists, and families. The school environment is tailored to reduce academic anxiety while fostering independence and self-advocacy. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, the institution seeks to bridge the gap for neurodivergent learners, ensuring they are well-prepared for middle school transitions and long-term academic success.

211

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	16
Black	139
Two or More	12

Black
139 (65.9%)
White
44 (20.9%)
Hispanic
16 (7.6%)
Two or More
12 (5.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gateway Charter School
Phone:	(302)633-4091
Website:	http://www.gatewaycharterschoolde.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 43