Enrollment
229
Elementary
DISTRICT 198 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GALENA·NCES 200636001386
Spring Grove Primary Center
1900 Galena Ave., Galena, KS 66739 · (620) 783-4499 · Cherokee County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL229 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
149 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 43 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 58 | 25% |
| Grade 2 | 59 | 26% |
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Galena. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Spring Grove Primary Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Primary Center this school | 229 | 65.1% | N/A |
| Lincoln Elem Baxter Springs | 245 | 65.3% | N/A |
| Central Elem Baxter Springs | 223 | 68.2% | 60.2% |
| Horton Elem Horton | 226 | 59.7% | 42.7% |
| Lincoln Central Elem Cherryvale | 268 | 64.6% | 40.6% |
| Oberlin Elem Oberlin | 232 | 60.3% | 46.1% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Spring Grove Primary Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Cherokee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 229 | #499 of 714 | #4 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #501 of 539 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.0% | #284 of 540 | #3 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.1% | #204 of 658 | #5 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +14.5% | #48 of 151 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
229
+34 (+17%) vs 2020
+85% since 1990-91, when it was 124
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 16.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 229 | 13.8 | 16.6:1 | 65% (149) |
| 2023-24 | 216 | 11.2 | 19.3:1 | 69% (150) |
| 2022-23 | 213 | 12.2 | 17.5:1 | 65% (139) |
| 2020-21 | 195 | 12 | 16.3:1 | 57% (111) |
| 2017-18 | 200 | 13 | 15.4:1 | 64% (127) |
| 2015-16 | 217 | 15 | 14.5:1 | 69% (150) |
| 2010-11 | 235 | 15 | 15.7:1 | 71% (168) |
| 2000-01 | 170 | 16 | 10.6:1 | 58% (98) |
| 1990-91 | 124 | 8 | 15.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Spring Grove Primary Center.
Since 2017-18: students up 14% (200 to 229); teachers up 6% (13 to 13.8).
About Spring Grove Primary Center
As a small elementary school, Spring Grove Primary Center serves students in Galena, Kansas. Enrollment stands at 229 students, covering pre-K through 2. That is 27% below the average of about 313 students for elementary schools in Kansas.
Besides Spring Grove Primary Center, Galena runs 4 other schools. The district enrolls 825 students.
About 71% of the student body at Spring Grove Primary Center is White. The remaining students are 18% multiracial and 9% Hispanic. Among people living in Cherokee County, the White share is about 87%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 46%.
On staff are 13.8 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. The average for elementary schools in Kansas is 13.2:1, so this school has more students per teacher. About 65% of students at Spring Grove Primary Center are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Cherokee County show that the median household earns about $57,668 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Across Cherokee County, 17 public schools serve about 3,647 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Galena High, is about 0.8 miles. There are 7 other public schools within five miles.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
The school's enrollment increased 17% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
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Cherokee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,151
Census ACS
Median income
$57,668
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
3,647 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Galena
- Galena HighHigh · 236 students
- Galena Middle SchoolMiddle · 174 students
- Liberty ElemElementary · 167 students
- Galena Virtual SchoolHigh · 19 students
Other schools in Galena
- Galena HighHigh · 236 students
- Galena Middle SchoolMiddle · 174 students
- Liberty ElemElementary · 167 students
- Galena Virtual SchoolHigh · 19 students
Nearby schools
- Galena High0.8 mi · 236
- Galena Middle School0.8 mi · 174
- Liberty Elem0.8 mi · 167
- Galena Virtual School0.8 mi · 19
- Riverton Elem3.8 mi · 313
- Riverton High3.8 mi · 218
Frequently asked questions
About Spring Grove Primary CenterHow large is Spring Grove Primary Center?
Spring Grove Primary Center enrolls approximately 229 students in grades PK-02.
Is Spring Grove Primary Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Spring Grove Primary Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Spring Grove Primary Center have?
Spring Grove Primary Center employs 14 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Spring Grove Primary Center?
At Spring Grove Primary Center, the student body is approximately 71% White, 9% Hispanic, 0% Black, 18% Two or more.
Is Spring Grove Primary Center public or private?
Spring Grove Primary Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Galena.
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