Gateway Elementary School

www.sjredwings.org

320 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gateway Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Saint Johns, Michigan, serving as part of the Saint Johns Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for its students. By integrating core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement, Gateway aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their formative educational years.

The school is known for its "Redwings" pride, reflecting the community-oriented spirit of the Saint Johns district. As a central hub for neighborhood families, Gateway Elementary focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents. For those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures, the district's official website at http://www.sjredwings.org serves as a comprehensive resource for the Saint Johns community.

320

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gateway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	43
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
259 (80.9%)
Hispanic
43 (13.4%)
Two or More
10 (3.1%)
Asian
5 (1.6%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	St. Johns Public Schools
Phone:	(989)227-4600
Website:	http://www.sjredwings.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 95

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 107