GALENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Galena Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kent County Public Schools school district, located in Galena, MD with about 351 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 26 teachers, Galena Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Galena Elementary School, located at 114 S Main Street in Galena, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kent County Public Schools district. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.
As part of the Kent County school system, Galena Elementary benefits from the district's broader commitment to educational excellence and student achievement. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, families, and the local community to foster a well-rounded educational experience. For those looking to learn more about the school’s specific programs, administrative information, or academic calendar, the official district website at http://kent.k12.md.us serves as the primary resource for current news and updates.
For more information, contact Galena Elementary School at (410) 648-5132 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Galena, MD 21635
(410) 648-5132
http://kent.k12.md.us
GALENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Galena, MD with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kent County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 26.4
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 351 students
- White
- 64.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.2%
- Black or African American
- 13.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
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.