For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 840 students in Galena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Galena School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
840 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#174 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.56
# American Indian Students
28 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
21%
# Black Students
6 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
671 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
80%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
59
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
64
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
62
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
2
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,587 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,473 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,587
$16,220
Spending / Student
$13,473
$17,133
Best Galena School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
624 E. 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 3-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Galena Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
624 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Galena High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 East 8th Street
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Galena Ave.
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Galena, KS 66739
(620) 783-4499
Grades: PK-2
| 219 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Galena School District?
Galena School District manages 4 public schools serving 840 students.
What is the rank of Galena School District?
Galena School District is ranked #174 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Galena School District?
80% of Galena School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galena School District?
Galena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Galena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,473 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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