Primary Elementary School

421 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Primary Elementary School, located at 478 Portland Way N in Galion, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Galion City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering early academic growth and social development for young students in the community. As a primary-level facility, it focuses on building core competencies in literacy and numeracy while providing a supportive environment designed to help children transition successfully into their early years of formal schooling.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school plays an integral role in the local Galion community by emphasizing character development and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on the specific developmental needs of elementary-aged children, Primary Elementary School strives to create a positive, engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and prepares students for the challenges of their future academic careers.

421

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Primary Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	21
Black	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
370 (87.9%)
Two or More
23 (5.5%)
Hispanic
21 (5.0%)
Black
6 (1.4%)
American Indian
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:	Galion City
Phone:	(419)468-4010
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 82

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 118