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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.