Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Galeton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Galeton Elementary School serves the northeast part of Galeton, CO, covering an area of approximately 158.2 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of about 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Galeton Elementary School's student population of 107 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Business is Children!
School Rankings
Galeton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galeton Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galeton Elementary School's ranking?
Galeton Elementary School is ranked #635 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Galeton Elementary School often compared to?
Galeton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kenneth Homyak Pk-8, Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Galeton Elementary School?
107 students attend Galeton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Galeton Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galeton Elementary School?
Galeton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Galeton Elementary School offer ?
Galeton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Galeton Elementary School part of?
Galeton Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-2.
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