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If you could change one rule at Primary Elementary School, what would it be?
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Enrollment
421
Elementary
DISTRICT 397 · STATE 404
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GALION CITY·NCES 390440200981
Primary Elementary School
478 Portland Way N, Galion, OH 44833 · (419) 468-4010 · Crawford County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL421 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
27 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
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 | 82 | 19% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 114 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 118 | 28% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 54% · 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 Galion City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Primary Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Ohio | In Crawford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 421 | #745 of 1,808 | #3 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #420 of 1,582 | #3 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.2% | #1,107 of 1,590 | #1 of 8 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.1% | #523 of 992 | #3 of 6 |
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
421
-19 (-4%) vs 2020
+15% since 1990-91, when it was 367
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 23.2:1
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 | 421 | 26.5 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 441 | 25.5 | 17.3:1 | 76% (336) |
| 2022-23 | 458 | 20 | 22.9:1 | 65% (298) |
| 2020-21 | 440 | 19 | 23.2:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 479 | 22.5 | 21.3:1 | 63% (301) |
| 2015-16 | 492 | 24 | 20.5:1 | 62% (303) |
| 2010-11 | 509 | 26 | 19.6:1 | 63% (322) |
| 2000-01 | 288 | 17 | 16.9:1 | 46% (132) |
| 1990-91 | 367 | 20 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Primary Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (479 to 421); teachers up 18% (22.5 to 26.5).
About Primary Elementary School
Primary Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Galion, Ohio. The school enrolls 421 students in pre-K through 2.
Galion City enrolls 1,559 students, and its 4 schools include Primary Elementary School.
The share of White students at Primary Elementary School is 88%. The remaining shares are 5% multiracial and 5% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Primary Elementary School scores 22%.
For every teacher at Primary Elementary School, there are about 15.9 students; the school has 26.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in Ohio average 17.9:1.
Census data for Crawford County show the median household earns about $58,044 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. Counting Primary Elementary School, Crawford County has 22 public schools.
Less than a tenth of a mile separates Primary Elementary School from the closest public school, Intermediate Elementary School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 7 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as Town: Fringe. That means it sits in a town close to an urbanized area.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 440 (2020-21) to 421 (2024-25). From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 23.2:1 to 15.9:1.
This page collects posts and questions about Primary Elementary School, such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Crawford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,711
Census ACS
Median income
$58,044
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
22
5,870 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Galion City
- Galion High SchoolHigh · 408 students
- Intermediate Elementary SchoolElementary · 373 students
- Galion Middle SchoolMiddle · 357 students
- Galion Online AcademyHigh
Other schools in Galion
- Northmor Elementary SchoolElementary · 541 students
- Northmor High SchoolHigh · 450 students
- Galion High SchoolHigh · 408 students
- Intermediate Elementary SchoolElementary · 373 students
- Galion Middle SchoolMiddle · 357 students
- Galion Online AcademyHigh
Nearby schools
- Intermediate Elementary School0.0 mi · 373
- Galion High School0.1 mi · 408
- Galion Middle School0.2 mi · 357
- Hannah Crawford Elementary School PreK-Grade 24.0 mi · 240
- William Crawford Intermediate Schools4.0 mi · 241
- Col Crawford High School4.0 mi · 250
Frequently asked questions
About Primary Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Primary Elementary School?
Primary Elementary School enrolls approximately 421 students in grades PK-02.
Is Primary Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Primary Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Primary Elementary School?
Approximately 15.9:1 students per teacher at Primary Elementary School.
How diverse is Primary Elementary School?
Primary Elementary School reports a student body of 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is Primary Elementary School public or private?
Primary Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Galion City.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.