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Gatewood Elementary

Gatewood Elementary, nominated by Education Evolving, is an elementary school in Minnetonka, Minnesota, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban/suburban area.

Location Minnetonka, Minnesota

Governance Public District School

Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary

Students 345

Locale Suburban, Urban

Principal George Nolan

Demographics

Percentage of students*

17%

English Learners

71%

Free/Reduced Lunch

13%

Students with Disabilities

African American or Black 40%

American Indian/Alaska Native

Asian

Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2%

Hispanic or Latino 19%

White 37%

2+ Races

Why Gatewood Elementary was nominated

Combining international baccalaureate (IB) and outdoor education K-5

Student experience design

Students have the opportunity to use inquiry and outdoor learning to understand themes and concepts. This is an opportunity to enrich the learning of our students.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Extended Learning Time

Less than a year

Restorative Practices

3-4 years

SEL Curriculum

3-4 years

Students Develop Projects

3-4 years

Universal Design For Learning

3-4 years

All Practices

Student Advisories

Anti-racist Practices

Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning

Assessments For Deeper Learning

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Client Projects

Community And Workforce Partnerships

Cooperative Education

Culturally Responsive Practices

Disaggregated Data On Student Participation

All Courses Designed For Inclusion

Individual Learner Profiles

Mental Health Services

1:1 Mentoring

Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics

High Quality Instructional Materials

Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need

Service Learning

key reasons for innovating

Address systemic inequities

Improve academic achievement

Increase student agency

Date Updated: 4/1/2026

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.