GALENA PARK EL

www.galenaparkisd.com

597 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

597

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GALENA PARK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	552
Black	25
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
552 (92.5 %)
Black
25 (4.2 %)
White
18 (3.0 %)
Two or More
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	GALENA PARK ISD
Phone:	(832)386-1670
Website:	http://www.galenaparkisd.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 66

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 88

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GALENA PARK EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	90
Grade 5	88

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GALENA PARK EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	291	48.7%
Male	306	51.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th