GALENA PARK EL

GALENA PARK EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GALENA PARK ISD school district, located in GALENA PARK, TX with about 603 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, GALENA PARK EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 PARK ELementary School is a public primary school located in the heart of Galena Park, Texas, serving as a foundational institution within the Galena Park Independent School District (GPISD). Situated on N. Main Street, the school serves the local community by providing early childhood and elementary education designed to foster academic growth and social development. As part of a district known for its community-centric approach, the school emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of its student population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Galena Park Independent School District, which focuses on student success, rigorous instruction, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. By leveraging the resources of the district, GALENA PARK ELementary provides students with access to essential educational tools, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured curriculum aimed at meeting state standards. For families and community members, the school serves as a central hub for engagement, offering clear communication and administrative support through the district’s primary website.

For more information, contact GALENA PARK EL at (832) 386-1670 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 N MAIN
GALENA PARK, TX 77547-3258
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GALENA PARK EL is a public Title I school in GALENA PARK, TX with about 603 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
GALENA PARK ISD
Total Students:
603
Teachers:
39
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 603 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GALENA PARK EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
89.6%
White
5.0%
Black or African American
4.6%
Two or more races
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

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.