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Gateway Charter School

2501 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808Gateway Charter School →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–08Charter
186
Students
Total enrolled
$28,433
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 98% vs nat'l
7.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 50% vs nat'l
56/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 186 students in grades 03–08 in Wilmington, Delaware.
98% above average funding
District spends $28,433 per pupil, 98% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 56th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Gateway Charter School is a small middle in Wilmington, Delaware, serving grades 03–08 with 186 students. The district invests $28,433 per student — 98% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at Gateway Charter School

186
Total Students
7.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution111 male · 75 female
60%
40%
Male 60%Female 40%
Student Composition
20%
13%
60%
8%
White20%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black60%
Multiracial8%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 100005200346

Academic Outcomes at Gateway Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
56
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 56th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 94th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19808

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,433Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,433
State avg
$18,485
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,510
Student Support$5,402
Administration$3,412
Operations$4,265
Other$2,843
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,433 spent per student, an estimated $12,596 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
26%
State government
53.9%
Local (property tax)
26.4%
Federal programs
19.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,433/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades03 – 08
Location—
CountyNew Castle County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictGateway Charter School →
Phone: (302)633-4091
NCES ID: 100005200346
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wilmington seeking a charter middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Gateway Charter School
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District School Rankings
Location
2501 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.