Galax Elementary

ges.galaxschools.us/

667 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Galax Elementary School, located at 225 Academy Drive in Galax, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Galax City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success, utilizing its dedicated staff to meet the diverse educational needs of the local community.

Beyond its academic focus, Galax Elementary serves as a vital hub for the surrounding community, promoting a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. The school encourages active involvement and strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where children are motivated to explore their interests and build essential social skills. Through its commitment to excellence and community engagement, the institution remains a cornerstone of the Galax area, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of students.

667

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Galax Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	210
Black	26
Asian	2
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
394 (59.1%)
Hispanic
210 (31.5%)
Two or More
34 (5.1%)
Black
26 (3.9%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Galax City Public Schools
Phone:	(276)236-6159
Website:	http://ges.galaxschools.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	665
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 75

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 106