Canton-Galva Elementary

193 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Canton-Galva Elementary School, located in Galva, Kansas, is a central educational hub within the USD 419 school district. Serving the communities of Canton and Galva, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the institution focuses on personalized attention, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education rooted in both traditional fundamentals and modern instructional practices.

As part of a rural district, Canton-Galva Elementary plays a vital role in the community, acting as a collaborative partner for parents and local stakeholders. The school places a high priority on preparing young learners for their transition to secondary education by promoting core values such as responsibility, teamwork, and lifelong curiosity. Through their official website at usd419.org, the district provides resources and updates for families, reflecting their commitment to transparent communication and excellence in Kansas public education.

193

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Canton-Galva Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	7
Two or More	3

White
183 (94.8%)
Hispanic
7 (3.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.6%)

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:	Canton-Galva
Phone:	(620)654-3321
Website:	http://usd419.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 24

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 21