GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in BOYNTON BEACH, FL with about 677 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 301 Galaxy Way in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a public educational institution serving the local community within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is committed to providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic achievement and personal growth. As part of the Boynton Beach area, the school strives to integrate core curriculum standards with a supportive atmosphere designed to prepare children for their future educational endeavors.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and communication, often serving as a hub for families within the surrounding neighborhoods. Through its digital presence, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic updates, school policies, and information regarding campus events. By fostering a collaborative relationship between faculty, staff, and the local community, Galaxy Elementary aims to create an engaging and effective learning experience for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (561) 739-5600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 GALAXY WAY
BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33435-4053
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GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOYNTON BEACH, FL with about 677 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
PALM BEACH
Total Students:
677
Teachers:
48
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 677 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.

Black or African American
80.2%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.