Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary

108 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary, located at 207 Noll in Galva, Iowa, serves as a key academic facility within the Galva-Holstein Community School District. As an "upper elementary" institution, the school is designed to bridge the gap between primary foundational learning and the transition to middle school, typically focusing on students in the intermediate grade levels. The school is situated in a quiet, community-focused setting, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing a supportive and localized educational experience for the children of rural Ida County.

Like many schools in the Galva-Holstein district, the upper elementary campus emphasizes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By fostering a small-school environment, the facility aims to provide personalized attention to students, helping them develop both academic proficiency and social-emotional skills. The school remains a central pillar of the Galva community, dedicated to preparing students for the rigors of higher grade levels while maintaining the values and traditions associated with Iowa’s smaller public school systems.

108

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
93 (86.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (8.3 %)
Black
3 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)
Two or More
1 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.9 %)

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:	Galva-Holstein Comm School District
Phone:	(712)368-4353
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	108
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 34