- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Primary Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 390440200981 · Galion, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 21.1:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Galion High School (408 students)
Primary Elementary School held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Primary Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Primary Elementary School
421 students
- Galion High Sc
Galion High School
408 students
- Intermediate E
Intermediate Elementary School
373 students
- Galion Middle
Galion Middle School
357 students
What this shows Primary Elementary School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Primary Elementary School compares
Primary Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Galion City reports $14,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~421 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.