GalesburgAugusta Primary School

315 W BATTLE CREEK ST
GALESBURG, MI 49053

(269)484-2040

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Galesburg-Augusta Primary School, located at 315 West Battle Creek Street in Galesburg, Michigan, serves as the foundational educational hub for the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment centered on early childhood development and elementary education. By focusing on essential academic skills and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its youngest students for long-term success as they transition through the district’s K-12 system.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Galesburg-Augusta district, which emphasizes a commitment to community partnership, student-centered instruction, and the development of well-rounded individuals. Through its website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to district resources, curriculum information, and updates on school events. As a primary school, it plays a vital role in the small-town community of Galesburg, acting as a gateway for families to engage with the district's broader educational offerings and extracurricular programs.

399

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GalesburgAugusta Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	20
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	28

White
332 (83.2%)
Two or More
28 (7.0%)
Hispanic
20 (5.0%)
Black
17 (4.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools
Phone:	(269)484-2040
Website:	http://www.g-aschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	176
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 87