Galena Elementary School

kent.k12.md.us

309 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Galena Elementary School, located at 114 S Main Street in Galena, Maryland, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kent County Public Schools district. As a community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. By emphasizing fundamental academic skills and personal development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Kent County school system, Galena Elementary benefits from the district's broader commitment to educational excellence and student achievement. The school actively encourages partnership between educators, families, and the local community to foster a well-rounded educational experience. For those looking to learn more about the school’s specific programs, administrative information, or academic calendar, the official district website at http://kent.k12.md.us serves as the primary resource for current news and updates.

309

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	63
Black	22
Two or More	23

White
201 (65.0%)
Hispanic
63 (20.4%)
Two or More
23 (7.4%)
Black
22 (7.1%)

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:	Kent County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)648-5132
Website:	http://kent.k12.md.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 43

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 41