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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PLYMOUTH-CANTON COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 262856006408

Gallimore Elementary School

8375 N SHELDON RD, CANTON, MI 48187 · (734) 416-3155 · Wayne County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL336 STUDENTS
Enrollment
336
Elementary
DISTRICT 426 · STATE 369
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
4%
15 students
DISTRICT 24% · STATE 55%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 3
95
Grade 4
122
Grade 5
119
Student demographics
White
36%
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 63%
Hispanic
1%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 9%
Black
2%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 18%
Asian
53%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 4%
Two+
6%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
57%
Female
43%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
336
-13 (-4%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.9:1
was 20.0:1
% White
36%
was 45%
% Hispanic
1%
was 4%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
53%
was 46%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Gallimore Elementary School

Gallimore Elementary School, an average-sized primary school in CANTON, Michigan, overseen by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, caters to 336 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

Across the 25 schools in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (15,978 students total), Gallimore Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Gallimore Elementary School logs that the largest single group is Asian at 53%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 36% White, 6% multiracial, 2% Black. By comparison, Wayne County as a whole is about 4% Asian, so the school skews considerably more Asian than its surroundings.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Gallimore Elementary School has 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.8:1, putting Gallimore Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 4% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Wayne County runs at roughly 66%, so the school's eligibility rate is somewhat below the surrounding baseline.

In the surrounding community, Wayne County reports that median household income runs about $60,539, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 16%. Gallimore Elementary School is one of 573 public schools in Wayne County (combined enrollment of about 259,786 students).

The closest other public school is Canton High School, roughly 0.6 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a bedroom-community site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Gallimore Elementary School has fell 4%, going from 349 students in 2018 to 336 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 45% to 36% across the same window. Class-load math has pulled in: from 20.0:1 in 2018 to 14.9:1 in 2025.

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Wayne County at a glance

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Population
1,772,259
Census ACS
Median income
$60,539
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
573
259,786 students

Quick facts

School name
Gallimore Elementary School
District
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Address
8375 N SHELDON RD, CANTON, MI 48187
Phone
(734) 416-3155
County
Wayne County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
336
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
15 (4%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
262856006408
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Gallimore Elementary School
How large is Gallimore Elementary School?
Gallimore Elementary School enrolls approximately 336 students in grades PK-05.
Is Gallimore Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Gallimore Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallimore Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Gallimore Elementary School is approximately 14.9:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Gallimore Elementary School?
At Gallimore Elementary School, the student body is approximately 36% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 53% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Gallimore Elementary School?
Gallimore Elementary School is overseen by Plymouth-Canton Community Schools in Wayne County.
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