Primary Elementary School

478 Portland Way N
Galion, OH 44833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Primary Elementary School serves 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. 
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Primary Elementary School's student population of 458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Primary Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Primary Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Primary Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Primary Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Primary Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Primary Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Primary Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Primary Elementary School often compared to?
Primary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Primary Elementary School?
458 students attend Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Primary Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primary Elementary School?
Primary Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Primary Elementary School offer ?
Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Primary Elementary School part of?
Primary Elementary School is part of Galion City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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