Galena Elementary and Middle Sch

Galena USD 120
1230 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
576 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Galena Primary School, located at 219 Kelly Lane in Galena, Illinois, serves as the foundational educational institution for the Galena Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for the district’s youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education through the primary elementary grades. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to build a strong base for students as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, historic community of Galena, reflecting the town’s commitment to education and local engagement. With a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the specific needs of its young student body, Galena Primary School focuses on creating a positive classroom culture that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and foundational literacy and numeracy. Through partnerships with families and the wider community, the school strives to prepare its students for long-term academic success and personal growth.
576
Total Students
48.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    462 (80.3%)
  • Hispanic
    87 (15.1%)
  • Black
    13 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Galena USD 120
Phone: (815)777-2413
Website: http://www.gusd120.k12.il.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 70
Kindergarten 43
Grade 1 52
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 59
Grade 6 52
Grade 7 68
Grade 8 77
Gender Ratio
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