Galva-Holstein Elementary School

Galva-Holstein Comm School District
519 E Maple
Holstein, IA 51025
137 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Galva-Holstein Elementary School, located at 519 E. Maple in Holstein, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Ridge View Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on small-town values and individualized attention, the elementary school aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares young learners for success as they transition into the upper levels of the district’s secondary schools.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school plays an active role in the Holstein community, often serving as a hub for local engagement and family involvement. The staff works closely with parents and community members to create a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students receive well-rounded support. Through a combination of traditional instructional methods and modern educational practices, Galva-Holstein Elementary strives to nurture a lifelong love of learning while upholding the community pride characteristic of the region.
137
Total Students
10.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    110 (80.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    17 (12.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (2.9 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7 %)
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: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 53
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 27
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 42
Grade 2 29
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary
Galva-Holstein Comm School District
108 Students
207 Noll
Galva, IA 51020 (6.5 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th