Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. vs Gateway Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students
Gateway Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. ST Louis, Missouri | Gateway Elem. ST Louis, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1157 of 1,159 | #1058 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #49969 of 50,301 | #45721 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 21% |
| city | ST Louis | ST Louis |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 7.5).
- •Gateway Elem. does better on math proficiency (21% vs 2.5%).
- •Gateway Elem. does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 2.5%).
- •Gateway Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.4).
- •Gateway Elem. is the larger school with 426 students compared with 216.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. better than Gateway Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Elem. ranks higher (18.6 vs 7.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. and Gateway Elem.?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Louis and ST Louis in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.: 216. Gateway Elem.: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. and Gateway Elem. rank in Missouri?
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr. is 1157th of 1,159 and Gateway Elem. is 1058th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).