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Gateway Elementary School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026) - Travelers Rest, SC

Gateway Elementary School

200 Hawkins Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 659 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gateway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in SC
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gateway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Gateway Elementary School's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
659 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to become lifelong learners.

School Rankings

Gateway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gateway Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SC)
#185 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
74%
43%
64%
52%
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
12%
31%
White
74%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tigers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gateway Elementary School's ranking?
Gateway Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Gateway Elementary School often compared to?
Gateway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Gateway Elementary School?
659 students attend Gateway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Gateway Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gateway Elementary School?
Gateway Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gateway Elementary School offer ?
Gateway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gateway Elementary School part of?
Gateway Elementary School is part of Greenville 01 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
i have a set of triplets they have been at gateway since 4k and now they just started 5th grade yes i do recommend gateway a 100% this school is the best a parent could ask for
- Posted by Parent - jlynn

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 659 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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