At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
1,003
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
10%-43.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Gateway Polytechnic Academy is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in MESA, Arizona. The school enrolls 1,003 students. It is part of the Queen Creek Unified District (4245) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
10% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictQueen Creek Unified District (4245)
County4013
CityMESA
ZIP85212
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040681003477
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,003
White66.9%
Hispanic / Latino21.6%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
66.9%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
2.2%
Asian
3.0%
Two+
5.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.