PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Primary Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Galion City school district, located in Galion, OH with about 479 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 22 teachers, Primary Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.
Primary Elementary School, located at 478 Portland Way N in Galion, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Galion City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering early academic growth and social development for young students in the community. As a primary-level facility, it focuses on building core competencies in literacy and numeracy while providing a supportive environment designed to help children transition successfully into their early years of formal schooling.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an integral role in the local Galion community by emphasizing character development and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on the specific developmental needs of elementary-aged children, Primary Elementary School strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and prepares students for the challenges of their future academic careers.
For more information, contact Primary Elementary School at (419) 468-4010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Galion, OH 44833-1115
(419) 468-4010
PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Galion, OH with about 479 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Galion City
- Total Students:
- 479
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- 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 479 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.