Primary Elementary School

478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Primary Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Primary Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
457 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Primary Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
7%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
89%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Primary Elementary School often compared to?
Primary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Primary Elementary School?
457 students attend Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Primary Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primary Elementary School?
Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Primary Elementary School offer ?
Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Primary Elementary School part of?
Primary Elementary School is part of Galion City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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