Galva-holstein Elementary School
Galva-holstein Elementary School serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2009-10 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
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School Overview
Galva-holstein Elementary School's student population of 149 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Galva-holstein Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
5%
11%

Black
1%
6%
White
94%
76%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
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