Galveston Elementary School

661 E Galveston St
Chandler, AZ 85225
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Galveston Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Galveston Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Galveston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Galveston Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
457 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Galveston Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Galveston Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AZ)
Overall Testing Rank
#1145 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
94%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Galveston Elementary School's ranking?
Galveston Elementary School is ranked #1145 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Galveston Elementary School?
457 students attend Galveston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Galveston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galveston Elementary School?
Galveston Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Galveston Elementary School offer ?
Galveston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Galveston Elementary School part of?
Galveston Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.

School Calendar

View the Galveston Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day Back for Students
January 09, 2024 (Tuesday)
Grading Period Ends - LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
March 08, 2024 (Friday)
First Day Back for Students
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
High School Graduations - Last Day of School (1/2 DAY)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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5   3/12/2020
This school is diverse and the best in all AZ high school.
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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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