Enrollment
421
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galion, OH
Primary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Primary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390440200981
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Primary Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Galion · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Primary Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Galion, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Primary Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Primary Elementary School
Primary Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Galion, Ohio, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.0% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Galion's public schools, it stands alongside Northmor Elementary School (541 students): Primary Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 18:1).
Galion City also operates Galion High School (408 students) and Intermediate Elementary School (373 students) alongside Primary Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Primary Elementary School compares
Primary Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 74% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Primary Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galion City, which includes Primary Elementary School.
$14,179
Per student
-3%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 52.6%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Primary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galion High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galion Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Primary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Galion
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Primary Elementary School
How many students attend Primary Elementary School?
Primary Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galion, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Primary Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Primary Elementary School?
55.0% of students at Primary Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Primary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Primary Elementary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Galion, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Primary Elementary School?
Primary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Primary Elementary School rank among schools in Galion?
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Galion, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galion on the city page.
Is Primary Elementary School a good school?
Primary Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Galion City?
Besides Primary Elementary School, Galion City also operates Galion High School (408 students), Intermediate Elementary School (373 students), and Galion Middle School (357 students). See the Galion City district page for the complete list.
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