Primary Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Primary Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Primary Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
2%
17%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Primary Elementary School often compared to?
Primary Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Central Elementary School, Hannah Crawford Elementary School Prek-grade 2 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Primary Elementary School?
441 students attend Primary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Primary Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Primary Elementary School offer ?
Primary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primary Elementary School part of?
Primary Elementary School is part of Galion City School District.
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