Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Galena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Galena Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Galena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#783 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
8%
33%
White
64%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galena Elementary School's ranking?
Galena Elementary School is ranked #783 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Galena Elementary School?
291 students attend Galena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Galena Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galena Elementary School?
Galena Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galena Elementary School offer ?
Galena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Galena Elementary School part of?
Galena Elementary School is part of Kent County School District.
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