Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway serves 40 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 40:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway's student population of 40 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway is 0.35, 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
40:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
10%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway?
40 students attend Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway?
Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway offer ?
Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway part of?
Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway is part of Omaha School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Learning Center (0-3) At Gateway located?
Early Learning Center (0-3) 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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