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Gateway Elementary

501 South Gateway, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, United States

+1 (760) 499-1850

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About This School

Gateway Elementary is a public elementary in Ridgecrest, California, serving 346 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1 with 14 teachers on staff, and the average teacher salary is $78,732. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 47% male and 53% female. The demographic makeup includes 47% White, 34% Hispanic, 8% Black, 7% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

346

Total Students

K-5

24:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

14 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Kern County

Students per Counselor

346:1

Gateway Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

24:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 19.9:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

346

Students per Counselor

Gateway Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$78,732

City Avg: $78,732

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio24:1

Students per Counselor346:1

Gateway Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

47.11%

Male

52.89%

Female

Total Enrollment: 346 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White46.53%

Hispanic33.82%

Asian2.02%

Black8.38%

Two or More Races7.23%

Native American0.58%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gateway Elementary

Q: What is Gateway Elementary?

A: Gateway Elementary is a elementary public located in Ridgecrest.

Q: How many students attend Gateway Elementary?

A: Gateway Elementary has approximately 346 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary is 24:1.

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Detailed Information about Gateway Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Gateway Elementary - Ridgecrest, CA

Quick Facts about Gateway Elementary
School Name	Gateway Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	501 South Gateway, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, Ridgecrest, CA
County	Kern County
Phone	+1 (760) 499-1850
Total Students	346
Student-Teacher Ratio	24:1
Full-Time Teachers	14
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Elementary

What is Gateway Elementary?

Gateway Elementary is a elementary public located in Ridgecrest.

How many students attend Gateway Elementary?

Gateway Elementary has approximately 346 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Gateway Elementary is 24:1.

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