- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galax, VA
Galax Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Galax Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510156000665
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galax Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Galax · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Galax Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galax Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Galax, VA.
School address
District: Galax City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510156000665 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Galax Elementary held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 510156000665 · Galax, VA Other · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 14.2:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Galax High (432 students)
Galax Elementary held near 685 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Galax Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Galax Elementary
667 students
- Galax High
Galax High
432 students
- Galax Middle
Galax Middle
335 students
What this shows Galax Elementary reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galax Elementary compares
Galax Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 67% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Galax Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galax City Public Schools reports $14,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galax Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galax High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galax Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galax Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Galax
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galax Elementary
How many students attend Galax Elementary?
Galax Elementary has 667 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galax, VA. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galax Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Galax Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galax Elementary?
96.2% of students at Galax Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galax Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Galax Elementary is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Galax, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galax Elementary?
Galax Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galax Elementary rank among schools in Galax?
By Resource Investment Index, Galax Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Galax, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galax on the city page.
What other schools are in Galax City Public Schools?
Besides Galax Elementary, Galax City Public Schools also operates Galax High (432 students) and Galax Middle (335 students). See the Galax City Public Schools district page for the complete list.