Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gatewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 34%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
16%
8%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% OK state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 34% OK state average).
How many students attend Gatewood Elementary School?
174 students attend Gatewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gatewood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gatewood Elementary School?
Gatewood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gatewood Elementary School offer ?
Gatewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gatewood Elementary School part of?
Gatewood Elementary School is part of Oklahoma City School District.
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