- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Holly Springs, MS
Galena Elementary School (K-6)
Federal NCES profile for Galena Elementary School (K-6), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 280285000549
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Elementary School (K-6) earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Mississippi.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Holly Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena Elementary School (K-6) has class sizes smaller than 86% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Elementary School (K-6) ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holly Springs, MS.
School address
District: Marshall Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280285000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Galena Elementary School (K-6) grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+32.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 280285000549 · Holly Springs, MS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (515 students)
Galena Elementary School (K-6) grew from 90 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (+32.2%). Teacher FTE lost 13.2 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Galena Elementary School (K-6) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byhalia Elemen
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
515 students
- Byhalia Middle
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
438 students
- Byhalia High S
Byhalia High School (9-12)
428 students
- H. W. Byers Hi
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
362 students
- Potts Camp Hig
Potts Camp High School (5-12)
356 students
- This school 138
Galena Elementary School (K-6)
138 students
What this shows Galena Elementary School (K-6) reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Elementary School (K-6) compares
Galena Elementary School (K-6) is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 14% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.5%
White 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Galena Elementary School (K-6) is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
District finance for Marshall Co School Dist reports $11,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galena Elementary School (K-6) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byhalia Middle School (5-8) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byhalia High School (9-12) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| H. W. Byers High School (5-12) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potts Camp High School (5-12) | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Elementary School (K-6)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galena Elementary School (K-6)
How many students attend Galena Elementary School (K-6)?
Galena Elementary School (K-6) has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Holly Springs, MS. CCD year-over-year: 90 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Elementary School (K-6)?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Elementary School (K-6) is 10.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Galena Elementary School (K-6)?
100.0% of students at Galena Elementary School (K-6) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena Elementary School (K-6)?
The largest demographic group at Galena Elementary School (K-6) is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Holly Springs, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Elementary School (K-6)?
Galena Elementary School (K-6) has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Galena Elementary School (K-6) rank among elementary schools in Holly Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Elementary School (K-6) ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Holly Springs, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Holly Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Co School Dist?
Besides Galena Elementary School (K-6), Marshall Co School Dist also operates Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) (515 students), Byhalia Middle School (5-8) (438 students), and Byhalia High School (9-12) (428 students). See the Marshall Co School Dist district page for the complete list.