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Gateway Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 649 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of South Carolina elementary schools

Summary

Gateway Elementary in Travelers Rest, SC, is a highly-rated public school serving 659 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Greenville 01 School District. The school holds a 5-star rating and ranks 40th out of 649 elementary schools in South Carolina, placing it in the 94th percentile—a remarkable climb from the 69th percentile just a decade ago.

Gateway's academic performance is consistently strong across all grades and subjects. In 4th grade, 88.3% of students are proficient in ELA, 80.8% in math, and 87.2% in science—outperforming district averages by 16 to 20 percentage points. The school also excels with specific student groups, ranking in the 97th percentile for male students and the 94th percentile for students from low-income backgrounds. Notably, 55.6% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet the school achieves top-tier results. Gateway also stands out among nearby schools: it outperforms Berea Elementary (33rd percentile), Cherrydale Elementary (24th percentile), and Armstrong Elementary (20th percentile), while keeping pace with high-performing peers like Heritage Elementary and Paris Elementary (both 91st percentile).

Gateway achieves these results while spending $12,518 per student—less than several lower-performing neighboring schools, including Berea ($15,879) and Slater Marietta Elementary ($16,124). The student-teacher ratio is 16.7:1, slightly higher than nearby schools, yet outcomes remain superior. The main area for attention is chronic absenteeism at 16.5%, which, while below district and state averages, has fluctuated in recent years. Overall, Gateway demonstrates that effective instruction and school culture can drive excellence regardless of demographics or spending levels.

659

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,518

Per pupil spending ?

55.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 Hawkins Road
Travelers Rest, SC 29690

(864) 355-5200

District: Greenville 01

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

African American:

12.0%

Hispanic:

7.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the South Carolina average (81% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of South Carolina elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school81%

District avg68%

South Carolina avg58%

40^th of 649

South Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 25 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 51Elementary Schools in the Greenville 01

11^th of 75Greenville 01 among South Carolina districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	40 of 649	93.8%	★★★★★
2025	92.8	31 of 640	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	88.0	68 of 638	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	89.0	68 of 644	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.4	93 of 625	85.1%	★★★★☆
2021	81.5	105 of 622	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	90 of 643	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.5	132 of 624	78.8%	★★★★☆
2017	71.1	164 of 639	74.3%	★★★★☆
2016	66.8	192 of 619	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.7	198 of 638	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.5	198 of 630	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	69.2	174 of 599	71.0%	★★★★☆
2012	66.5	195 of 594	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.9	207 of 597	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.1	267 of 589	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.5	223 of 580	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.9	235 of 577	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.8	253 of 566	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.6	254 of 559	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.4	214 of 557	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	66.1	183 of 550	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2003	63.5	202 of 542	62.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	60.4	126 of 393	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	76.5	66 of 421	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	82.2	41 of 412	90.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	43.7	84 of 151	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.5	48 of 122	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.5	90 of 189	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	84.1	77 of 589	86.9%	★★★★☆
2025	87.8	46 of 581	92.1%	★★★★★
2024	82.2	87 of 565	84.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.3	97 of 580	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	84.7	79 of 573	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	84.1	82 of 554	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.4	43 of 588	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	80.5	95 of 570	83.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2023	68.7	34 of 105	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.4	69 of 147	53.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	87.8	36 of 624	94.2%	★★★★★
2025	93.2	17 of 613	97.2%	★★★★★
2024	80.5	84 of 599	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	56 of 608	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	83.3	72 of 600	88.0%	★★★★☆
2021	83.5	68 of 580	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	83.8	58 of 600	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	77.1	108 of 588	81.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	94.1	20 of 583	96.6%	★★★★★
2025	93.6	23 of 586	96.1%	★★★★★
2024	88.8	48 of 568	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.3	33 of 582	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	78.8	117 of 579	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	142 of 561	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	144 of 590	75.6%	★★★★☆
2018	66.0	177 of 571	69.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	South Carolina percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	47 of 454	89.6%	★★★★☆
2025	88.5	26 of 460	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	82.6	54 of 441	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	64 of 463	86.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.6	101 of 455	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.5	115 of 439	73.8%	★★★★☆
2019	76.7	90 of 472	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	66.4	148 of 457	67.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)97th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)94th percentile~ school

White (2026)90th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)87th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2022)68th percentile-17 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)68th percentile-22 vs school

Disabled (2022)44th percentile-41 vs school

By subject vs South Carolina (2025-2026) ?

Science87%+36 vs state

English Language Arts84%+20 vs state

Mathematics75%+22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SC READY English Language Arts (2026)			SC READY Mathematics (2026)			SC READY Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SC READY English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 4th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 5th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 3rd Grade	SC READY Mathematics 4th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 5th Grade	SC READY Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Gateway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Hawkins Road	Travelers Rest	29690	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-5200	659	39	16.7		486 (73.7%)	79 (12.0%)	52 (7.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	36 (5.5%)	91.3	40^th of 649 public elementary schools	93.8%		92.8	31^st of 640 public elementary schools	95.2%	9	79.8	88.3	84.4	70.2	80.8	75.0	87.2	$12,518	$1,537	$663	$2,201	$9,644	$673	$10,317
Heritage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1592 Greer Highway	Travelers Rest	29690	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-6000	547	38	14.2		435 (79.5%)	49 (9.0%)	45 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	88.9	59^th of 649 public elementary schools	90.9%		88.5	59^th of 640 public elementary schools	90.8%		83.4	82.6	76.7	83.3	70.7	64.5	81.3	$13,787	$1,422	$672	$2,094	$10,955	$737	$11,693
Duncan Chapel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Duncan Chapel Road	Greenville	29617	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-2700	619	40	15.4		161 (26.0%)	162 (26.2%)	260 (42.0%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.0%)	32.7	435^th of 649 public elementary schools	33.0%		34.5	419^th of 640 public elementary schools	34.5%	16	45.2	48.5	52.5	56.7	43.3	38.6	47.4	$13,748	$2,780	$724	$3,505	$9,482	$761	$10,243
Armstrong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8601 White Horse Road	Greenville	29617	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-1100	435	30	14.5		139 (32.0%)	92 (21.1%)	166 (38.2%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	30 (6.9%)	20.7	521^st of 649 public elementary schools	19.7%		26.2	477^th of 640 public elementary schools	25.5%	44	43.9	46.3	44.4	40.9	33.3	34.7	43.4	$15,393	$2,930	$977	$3,906	$10,716	$770	$11,486
Slater Marietta Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Baker Circle	Marietta	29661	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-2000	307	24	12.8		249 (81.1%)	12 (3.9%)	33 (10.7%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	56.4	262^nd of 649 public elementary schools	59.6%		56.8	270^th of 640 public elementary schools	57.8%	8	70.6	64.7	58.8	64.7	49.1	39.3	60.8	$16,124	$2,215	$866	$3,082	$12,053	$990	$13,043
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6350 Highway 253	Taylors	29687	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-6800	809	50	16.3		669 (82.7%)	18 (2.2%)	74 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	42 (5.2%)	79.6	127^th of 649 public elementary schools	80.4%		82.5	101^st of 640 public elementary schools	84.2%	26	77.0	79.5	76.1	70.5	51.2	63.7	75.1	$12,213	$1,190	$589	$1,779	$9,827	$608	$10,435
Paris Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	32 East Belvue Road	Taylors	29687	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-4260	594	39	15.1		411 (69.2%)	41 (6.9%)	93 (15.7%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	36 (6.1%)	89.3	57^th of 649 public elementary schools	91.2%		89.9	49^th of 640 public elementary schools	92.3%	8	76.1	80.7	82.6	77.9	76.4	72.8	78.5	$12,059	$1,205	$613	$1,818	$9,554	$686	$10,241
Taylors Elementary	Public	K-5	809 Reid School Road	Taylors	29687	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	No	(864) 355-7450	738	50	14.8		404 (54.7%)	115 (15.6%)	159 (21.5%)	16 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.7%)	74.9	159^th of 649 public elementary schools	75.5%		76	153^rd of 640 public elementary schools	76.1%	6	71.1	80.8	63.9	65.6	74.6	51.2	77.1	$12,231	$993	$577	$1,570	$10,040	$621	$10,661
Cherrydale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	302 Perry Road	Greenville	29609	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-3300	632	47	13.3		56 (8.9%)	159 (25.2%)	391 (61.9%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	25	492^nd of 649 public elementary schools	24.2%		22.8	509^th of 640 public elementary schools	20.5%	17	49.5	38.6	48.4	50.5	36.7	36.3	42.5	$14,949	$3,074	$950	$4,025	$10,233	$692	$10,924
Berea Elementary	Public	K-5	100 Berea Drive	Greenville	29617	Greenville County	Greenville 01	No	No	No	Yes	(864) 355-1500	489	44	11.0		72 (14.7%)	102 (20.9%)	297 (60.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	32.5	437^th of 649 public elementary schools	32.7%		33.9	426^th of 640 public elementary schools	33.4%	11	41.4	52.0	54.3	49.3	49.3	42.5	41.3	$15,879	$2,830	$929	$3,759	$11,363	$756	$12,119

Frequently Asked Questions about Gateway Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Gateway Elementary?

Students at Gateway Elementary are 74% White, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Gateway Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 659 students attended Gateway Elementary.

Is Gateway Elementary a good school?

Yes. Gateway Elementary ranks in the top 6.2% of South Carolina elementary schools.

What district is Gateway Elementary in?

Greenville 01

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