GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

gxes.palmbeachschools.org

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

617

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	84
Black	486
Asian	4
Two or More	10

Black
486 (78.8 %)
Hispanic
84 (13.6 %)
White
33 (5.3 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)739-5600
Website:	http://gxes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	111
Grade 1	99
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GALAXY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	311	50.4%
Male	306	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)