JOSEPH HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5317 SACANDAGA RD
GALWAY, NY 12074

www.galwaycsd.org

403 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph Henry Elementary School is a public primary school located in Galway, New York, serving as a key component of the Galway Central School District. Situated on Sacandaga Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As a smaller, rural-district school, it prioritizes a close-knit atmosphere that encourages collaboration between faculty, students, and local families.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet New York State standards while fostering a well-rounded educational experience that includes core academics, social-emotional learning, and various extracurricular opportunities. By leveraging the resources of the Galway Central School District, Joseph Henry Elementary aims to prepare its young students for successful transitions into middle and high school, maintaining a strong commitment to both educational excellence and the unique needs of its student population.

403

Total Students

39.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSEPH HENRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
398 (98.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.2 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	GALWAY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)882-1033
Website:	http://www.galwaycsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 44

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 60

Ungraded 3