GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS

www.gsastl.org

Charter School 377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis (GSA) is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in the St. Louis area. Operating with a core emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the academy is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and competitive 21st-century careers. The school focuses on fostering a culture of innovation and critical thinking, blending a strong foundational curriculum with hands-on learning experiences to help students excel in scientific and technical fields.

The school is part of a network of charter schools managed by Concept Schools, which emphasizes a supportive, student-centered community and high academic expectations. By utilizing a data-driven approach to instruction and maintaining smaller class settings, GSA aims to provide personalized attention that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond academics, the school places a significant value on character development, parental involvement, and creating a safe, inclusive environment that encourages students to become responsible, globally-minded citizens.

377

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	25
Black	88
Asian	9
Two or More	39

White
216 (57.3%)
Black
88 (23.3%)
Two or More
39 (10.3%)
Hispanic
25 (6.6%)
Asian
9 (2.4%)

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 SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS
Phone:	(314)932-7513
Website:	http://www.gsastl.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 38

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 65