Enrollment
229
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galena, KS
Spring Grove Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Spring Grove Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200636001386
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Grove Primary Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Grove Primary Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Grove Primary Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Galena, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Grove Primary Center compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Grove Primary Center
Spring Grove Primary Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Galena, Kansas, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Kansas schools and 38% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 229 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (18%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Galena also operates Galena High (236 students) and Galena Middle School (174 students) alongside Spring Grove Primary Center.
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 Spring Grove Primary Center compares
Spring Grove Primary Center on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 38% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 35% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in Kansas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$13,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 70.7%
Two or More 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Spring Grove Primary Center is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galena, which includes Spring Grove Primary Center.
$13,679
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.2%
State 84.9%
Federal 7.9%
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 Spring Grove Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galena Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Grove Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Grove Primary Center
How many students attend Spring Grove Primary Center?
Spring Grove Primary Center has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galena, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Grove Primary Center is 19.1:1, which is 38% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Grove Primary Center?
57.7% of students at Spring Grove Primary Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Grove Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Spring Grove Primary Center is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Galena, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Grove Primary Center?
Spring Grove Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Grove Primary Center rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Grove Primary Center ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Galena, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galena on the city page.
Is Spring Grove Primary Center a good school?
Spring Grove Primary Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kansas 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 Galena?
Besides Spring Grove Primary Center, Galena also operates Galena High (236 students), Galena Middle School (174 students), and Liberty Elem (167 students). See the Galena district page for the complete list.
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