Galena School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Galena School District, serving 861 students. Galena School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
- Public schools in Galena School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
- The top ranked public schools in Galena School District are Liberty Elementary School, Galena Middle School and Galena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is more than the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Galena School District |
| School District Website | http://usd499.org |
| School District Phone Number | (620) 783-4499 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
| # of Students | 861 Students | 490,702 Students |
| # of Teachers | 50 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Galena School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #207 out of 286 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 37% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 23 Students | 4,268 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 3% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 13,924 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 42 Students | 96,486 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 5% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 33,739 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of White Students | 741 Students | 315,772 Students |
| % White Students | 86% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 937 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 50 Students | 25,576 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 6% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 36 | 18,630 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 67 | 35,465 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 43 | 35,410 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 54 | 36,289 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 78 | 36,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 57 | 37,562 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 64 | 37,566 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 56 | 36,694 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 53 | 36,111 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 71 | 36,173 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 83 | 37,382 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 76 | 35,769 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 66 | 34,526 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 55 | 33,966 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 2 | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $12,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,969 is less than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $11 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $10 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,624 | $14,694 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,969 | $14,025 |
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Galena School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Liberty Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50%624 E. 8th Street10
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 3-5 | 199 students
- Galena Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50%624 East 8th Street10
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 6-8 | 180 students
- Galena High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%602 East 8th Street10
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12 | 282 students
- Spring Grove Primary Center1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: PK-2 | 200 students
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