Gates Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grand Island, Nebraska 68803 · Grand Island Public Schools
#350 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#23906 of 50,301 nationally
About Gates Elementary School
Gates Elementary School is a public elementary located in Grand Island, in the Grand Island Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 284 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 350th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 284.
There are 23 schools in Grand Island; Gates Elementary School ranks 9th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)16.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gates Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 16.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gates Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Stolley Park Elem School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students · 1.4 km away
Starr Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 1.7 km away
Barr Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
648 students · 2.0 km away
Wasmer Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students · 2.0 km away
Jefferson Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
352 students · 2.0 km away
Newell Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students · 2.5 km away
Howard Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students · 2.9 km away
Dodge Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 2.9 km away
Walnut Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students · 2.9 km away
Shoemaker Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Central Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Grandview Elementary School
Alliance · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
Valentine Elementary School
Valentine · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
285 students
Carl A Swanson Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
283 students
Paddock Road Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
285 students
Emerson Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
286 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gates Elementary School a good school?
Gates Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 51.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #350 of 511 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gates Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Gates Elementary School ranks #350 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #23906 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gates Elementary School?
Gates Elementary School had 284 students in 2025.
Is Gates Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gates Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gates Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gates Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.