Early Childhood Center At Gateway serves 72 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Childhood Center At Gateway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Early Childhood Center At Gateway's student population of 72 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Childhood Center At Gateway is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
71%
22%
Black
8%
7%
White
15%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Early Childhood Center At Gateway?
72 students attend Early Childhood Center At Gateway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Early Childhood Center At Gateway students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Childhood Center At Gateway?
Early Childhood Center At Gateway has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Childhood Center At Gateway offer ?
Early Childhood Center At Gateway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Childhood Center At Gateway part of?
Early Childhood Center At Gateway is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Childhood Center At Gateway located?
Early Childhood Center At Gateway is located in the South Omaha neighborhood of Omaha, NE. There are 9 other public schools located in South Omaha.
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